Pensionskasse Rheinmetall

Pensionskasse Rheinmetall

Pensionskasse Rheinmetall was founded in 1939 to serve employees of Rheinmetall Switzerland. Karin Hansen has served as CEO since at least February 2025. The fund operates as an independent pension vehicle tied to the industrial group rather than a broader multi-employer platform. The portfolio includes a Swiss real estate allocation valued near 750 million USD, senior secured loans near 118 million USD, insurance-linked securities near 101 million USD, and hedge fund strategies near 80 million USD. Public equity positions comprise Swiss equities near 189 million USD, global equities near 213 million USD, and a 253 million USD commitment to Swisscanto Total Responsible Funds made in 2023. Investments span Switzerland and global markets through both direct real estate ownership and fund vehicles. The fund employs six professionals and maintains membership in ASIP and Swissmem. It works with Livit AG for real estate management and Complementa Investment Controlling AG for advisory services. In January 2025 Karin Hansen appeared on the Breakdown Podcast to discuss pension fund operations. The fund maintains a direct relationship with Rheinmetall Air Defence AG, whose employees form the core insured population, creating a closed sponsor structure uncommon among larger Swiss pension vehicles.