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Pensionskasse der T-Systems Schweiz
Pensionskasse der T-Systems Schweiz operates as the captive pension vehicle for the Swiss employees of T-Systems, the IT services arm of Deutsche Telekom.
Pensionskasse der T-Systems Schweiz
Pensionskasse der T-Systems Schweiz operates as the captive pension vehicle for the Swiss employees of T-Systems, the IT services arm of Deutsche Telekom. The plan is structured as a hybrid defined-benefit / cash-balance scheme under Swiss regulatory oversight, with the Board of Trustees chaired by Ivan Bragagnolo. It maintains a closed membership base tied exclusively to the sponsoring employer. Investment strategy reflects a classic Swiss pension liability-matching framework: a core fixed-income and bond allocation anchors the portfolio, layered with direct real estate holdings within Switzerland and international private equity commitments. The direct real estate component generates stable rental income from mixed-use properties, while the private equity program provides long-term return enhancement through fund commitments. Geographic concentration is domestic and pan-European, consistent with its liabilities in Swiss francs. Scale metrics and total assets are not publicly disclosed, consistent with the norms of Swiss corporate pension funds. The plan adheres to the ASIP Charter for governance and transparency, aligning it with the Swiss pension fund association's stewardship standards. Unlike multi-employer or public pension institutions that compete for scale, Pensionskasse der T-Systems Schweiz serves a single corporate family. That creates an alignment of interests between sponsor and beneficiaries, with no external marketing or capital-raising pressure — a governance structure that allows the investment committee to operate on purely actuarial timelines.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Switzerland
City
Zollikofen
Corporate office
Zollikofen, Switzerland
Principals
Ivan Bragagnolo
President of the Board of Trustees (Stiftungsrat)
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who oversees investment governance at Pensionskasse der T-Systems Schweiz?
The Board of Trustees (Stiftungsrat), led by President Ivan Bragagnolo, holds fiduciary responsibility for investment policy and oversight. Day-to-day management is typically delegated to the fund's administrative team, with Nicole Lüthi identified as a key administrative contact. Investment committees within Swiss pension boards commonly include employer and employee representatives.
What is the relationship between this pension fund and Deutsche Telekom?
The pension fund exclusively serves employees of T-Systems Schweiz AG, the Swiss operating subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom's IT services division. It functions as a legally separate foundation under Swiss law, insulating plan assets from the parent company's balance sheet. This structure is standard for Swiss corporate pension schemes.
How does the fund allocate between fixed income and growth assets?
Like most Swiss corporate pension plans, the portfolio centers on fixed-income instruments matched to Swiss franc-denominated liabilities, supplemented by direct real estate holdings in Switzerland and a global private equity allocation via fund commitments. Exact percentage allocations are not publicly disclosed.
Does Pensionskasse der T-Systems Schweiz invest directly or through external managers?
The fund holds direct real estate assets, primarily mixed-use properties in Switzerland. For private equity, it likely commits through external fund managers rather than making direct company investments. Fixed-income and public-market exposures are typically managed through segregated mandates or pooled institutional funds.
Is the fund open to new members outside T-Systems Schweiz?
No. The plan is closed to external participants and covers only employees of T-Systems Schweiz. Swiss corporate pension funds are generally established as single-employer foundations with membership tied to active employment at the sponsoring entity.
What governance standards does the fund adhere to?
Pensionskasse der T-Systems Schweiz is a member of ASIP, the Swiss pension fund association, and adheres to the ASIP Charter. The Charter sets standards for fiduciary governance, transparency, and professional management of Swiss occupational pension schemes.
Does the fund disclose its total assets under management?
Total AUM is not publicly disclosed, which is common among Swiss corporate pension schemes that are not required to publish detailed financial statements to the general market. Regulatory reporting is submitted to Swiss supervisory authorities but is not typically made public.
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