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Pensionskasse des Kantons Schwyz
Pensionskasse des Kantons Schwyz was established as the mandatory occupational pension institution for the Canton of Schwyz under Swiss public law.
Pensionskasse des Kantons Schwyz
Pensionskasse des Kantons Schwyz was established as the mandatory occupational pension institution for the Canton of Schwyz under Swiss public law. Martin Bieri serves as Kassenleiter and Herbert Huwiler chairs the board. The fund insures employees of the canton, its districts, and municipalities against old age, invalidity, and death. The portfolio allocates across direct Swiss real estate, indirect holdings via Swisscanto Invest, global equities, nominal bonds and cash, infrastructure, private equity, commodities, and gold. Confirmed positions include ERAG Energie & Rohstoff AG plus equity stakes in Exxon Mobil and Chevron. Geographic reach covers Swiss property markets and international listed and private assets. Equity exposure reached 30 percent of total assets by 2024. The fund participates in ASIP and holds UN PRI signatory status since 2022. Assets stand at 3190 million USD. The team works with Schwyzer Kantonalbank for custody and real estate management, PwC and CONVISA Revisions AG for audit, Prevanto AG for actuarial services, and PPCmetrics AG for investment advice. No additional offices are recorded. The fund attended the OMFIF Global Public Investor event in 2021 and maintains membership in the Swiss Pension Fund Association. The structure is defined by its public-law charter from the Canton of Schwyz, which sets the benefit mandate and governance without private-family succession mechanics. Investment decisions follow statutory rules and SVVK-ASIR recommendations rather than discretionary family directives.
General information
Firm type
Public Pension Fund
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Switzerland
City
Schwyz
Corporate office
Herrengasse 13 Postfach 263, 6431 Schwyz, Switzerland
Principals
Martin Bieri
Kassenleiter
Herbert Huwiler
President of the Board of Directors
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Pensionskasse des Kantons Schwyz?
Martin Bieri as Kassenleiter oversees day-to-day operations while Herbert Huwiler chairs the board. External advisors include Schwyzer Kantonalbank and PPCmetrics AG.
How does Pensionskasse des Kantons Schwyz source proprietary deal flow?
The fund acquires direct real estate through local Swiss transactions and uses collective vehicles such as Swisscanto Invest for additional property exposure.
Does Pensionskasse des Kantons Schwyz participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The fund holds both direct real estate and commitments to indirect vehicles including infrastructure and private equity funds.
What investment stages does Pensionskasse des Kantons Schwyz typically target?
The fund targets mature listed equities, existing real estate assets, and established infrastructure and private equity holdings rather than early-stage venture.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Contributions come from public-sector employers and employees of the Canton of Schwyz and its affiliated municipalities under statutory occupational pension rules.
Does Pensionskasse des Kantons Schwyz maintain philanthropic structures, and how are they separated?
No separate philanthropic vehicles are disclosed. The fund focuses solely on statutory retirement, disability, and survivor benefits.
What is Pensionskasse des Kantons Schwyz's known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
The fund accesses alternatives through fund commitments and minority positions rather than direct co-investments with external managers.
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