
Pension fund assets are increasingly being channelled into residential property and sustainability
Pensimo Management AG’s four real estate investment funds distributed a total of just over 328 million Swiss francs to Swiss pension funds in 2025. Assets under management rose to 15.7 billion Swiss francs, whilst Pensimo continued to reduce CO2 emissions across its

Property fund raises capital to expand its commercial portfolio
The Swiss Prime Site Solutions Investment Fund Commercial (SPSS IFC) has successfully completed its first capital increase since its initial public offering in December 2025. The fund raised approximately 74 million Swiss francs. The funds are to be specifically allocated to the further expansion


The Federal Council plans to tighten the rules on property purchases by foreign buyers
The Federal Council plans to impose stricter restrictions on the purchase of land by foreign nationals and has launched a consultation process on the matter. Among other things, it intends to make the purchase of residential property by third-country nationals subject to authorisation and to make

Investment foundation raises fresh capital for residential property
Vertina Investment Foundation will carry out its eighth capital raising in the second quarter of 2026, with a target volume of between 60 and 80 million Swiss francs. The funds are to be used for the acquisition of additional properties and to finance ongoing and planned



Pension funds focus on sustainable living
Vertina Investment Foundation has successfully completed a capital increase. Its Vertina Wohnen investment group exceeded its target volume of CHF 50 million, raising CHF 74.3 million. The proceeds from the issue will be used to finance and realise two residential projects in

Sustainable commercial real estate in the focus of institutional investors
Swiss Life Asset Managers plans to launch a listed Swiss real estate fund focusing on commercial properties. The fund, which is based on an integrated ESG strategy, holds real estate in direct ownership and offers investors high income