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FCT Group
Fondation Collective Trianon was established in 1998 to deliver customized pension solutions for Swiss companies. It operates as Fondation Collective Trianon...
FCT Group
Fondation Collective Trianon was established in 1998 to deliver customized pension solutions for Swiss companies. It operates as Fondation Collective Trianon and its 1e vehicle, Fondation Collective Trianon 1e, which allows higher earners to select individual investment strategies. The foundation allocates capital across listed and unlisted assets. Swiss real estate accounts for approximately 20 percent of the portfolio and is held through institutional funds managed by Swisscanto Anlagestiftung. Foreign real estate represents 4 percent via UBS Real Estate Funds. Infrastructure receives another 4 percent, while insurance-linked securities, including life settlements, comprise 2 percent. The balance is deployed in equities, bonds, and private equity funds. Geographic exposure centers on Switzerland and extends to global markets through the infrastructure and real estate sleeves. FCT Group employs external advisors that include Trianon SA since 1998, PPCmetrics and Willis Tower Watson since 2023, and Lombard Odier Asset Management, EFG Asset Management, and Ethos Services since 2024. It belongs to the Ethos Engagement Pool Switzerland. In November 2024 Fabien Delessert spoke at the Swiss Institutional Real Estate Investor Forum on portfolio construction approaches drawn from Yale and Oaktree. FCT maintains a direct ownership stake in Genesia Multi-employer Pension Fund and Vested Benefits UP, both Swiss operating entities. Its structure as a regulated occupational benefits foundation separates investment decisions from any single corporate sponsor and subjects allocations to Swiss pension law and Ethos governance standards.
General information
Firm type
Endowment / Foundation
Year founded
1998
AUM
CHF 1.6 Bn
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Switzerland
City
Bussigny
Corporate office
Route de la Chaux 4 - Bâtiment A, 1030 Bussigny, Switzerland
Principals
François Kissling
Co-CEO of FCT Services SA
Fabien Delessert
Co-CEO and Chief Investment Officer of FCT Services SA
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at FCT Group?
Fabien Delessert serves as Co-CEO and Chief Investment Officer of FCT Services SA. François Kissling serves as Co-CEO. Both are named in the firm's operational records.
What asset classes does FCT Group hold?
The foundation allocates approximately 20 percent to unlisted Swiss real estate, 4 percent to foreign real estate, 4 percent to global infrastructure, and 2 percent to insurance-linked securities.
Does FCT Group participate in fund commitments or direct deals?
FCT invests through institutional funds such as Swisscanto Anlagestiftung and UBS Real Estate Funds. It also holds direct ownership in Genesia Multi-employer Pension Fund and Vested Benefits UP.
Which external advisors does FCT Group retain?
Current advisors include Trianon SA, PPCmetrics, Willis Tower Watson, Lombard Odier Asset Management, EFG Asset Management, and Ethos Services.
What is FCT Group's ESG posture?
FCT is a member of the Ethos Engagement Pool Switzerland and follows a documented ESG policy and climate strategy.
How many members does FCT Group cover?
The foundation provides pension benefits to over 29,000 insured members across its collective plans.
Where does FCT Group source its real estate exposure?
Swiss real estate is accessed via Swisscanto Anlagestiftung. Foreign real estate is accessed via UBS Real Estate Funds.
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