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Stiftung Auffangeinrichtung
Stiftung Auffangeinrichtung BVG operates as a non-profit foundation and national safety net for occupational benefits in Switzerland. The federal government...
Stiftung Auffangeinrichtung
Stiftung Auffangeinrichtung BVG operates as a non-profit foundation and national safety net for occupational benefits in Switzerland. The federal government mandates it to cover eligible employers and individuals under the BVG scheme and to fill gaps in the second pillar system. It manages vested benefits accounts for over 1.5 million customers and forms a pillar for stability of the Swiss pension system.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
1983
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Switzerland
City
Zurich
Corporate office
Elias-Canetti-Strasse 2, 8050 Zurich, Switzerland
Additional offices
Lausanne, Switzerland · Bellinzona, Switzerland
Principals
Marc Gamba
Managing Director
Marco Bagutti
Head of Capital Investment; Member of the Executive Board
Dr. Frank Rietmann
Head of Finance & Risk; Member of the Executive Board
Hans-Ulrich Bigler
Vice-President of the Board of Trustees
Barbara Zimmermann-Gerster
Member of the Board of Trustees
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Stiftung Auffangeinrichtung BVG?
Marc Gamba serves as Managing Director. Marco Bagutti acts as Head of Capital Investment and sits on the Executive Board. Dr. Frank Rietmann heads Finance & Risk and also serves on the Executive Board.
How does Stiftung Auffangeinrichtung BVG source proprietary deal flow?
The foundation uses external asset managers for equities, bonds and private equity mandates. It participates in shareholder engagement through the Ethos Foundation pool.
Does Stiftung Auffangeinrichtung BVG participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
It holds limited partner positions in Schroders Capital Private Equity Global and Anlagestiftung IST3 IKG. It also maintains direct ownership of Swiss and global real estate portfolios.
What investment stages does Stiftung Auffangeinrichtung BVG typically target?
The foundation focuses on mature public equity and fixed income mandates alongside existing private equity and real estate holdings. No early-stage venture activity appears in disclosed positions.
Where does the underlying mandate for Stiftung Auffangeinrichtung BVG come from?
It operates under federal government mandate to fill gaps in the mandatory occupational pension scheme known as BVG. The foundation serves as the national safety net for uncovered employers and individuals.
Does Stiftung Auffangeinrichtung BVG maintain philanthropic structures?
No separate philanthropic vehicles are disclosed. Its non-profit status is tied directly to its statutory role in the Swiss pension system.
What is Stiftung Auffangeinrichtung BVG's known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
It invests through external managers for most asset classes. Limited partner commitments to private equity and infrastructure funds constitute the primary co-investment exposure.
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