Luzerner Pensionskasse (LUPK), the CHF10bn (€10.3bn), pension fund for the Swiss canton of Luzerne, has decided to expand credit investments to non-public entities, investing in banks and infrastructure companies, it said in its 2023 statement. The pension fund has taken advantage of a norm included in the occupational pension law BVV2, allowing it to increase the...
Category: Infra
Post
Post
Switzerland Data Center Market Investment Analysis 2024-2029: $1.81 Billion Growth Opportunities in IT, Electrical, Mechanical Infrastructure, General Construction, and Tier Standards
Dublin, July 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Switzerland Data Center Market – Investment Analysis & Growth Opportunities 2024-2029” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Switzerland Data Center Market was valued at USD 1.21 Billion in 2023, and is expected to reach USD 1.81 Billion by 2029, rising at a CAGR of 6.94%....
Post
Swiss e-ID resists rushing trust infrastructure | Biometric Update
Switzerland is debating on how to proceed with the technical implementation of its national digital identity as the 2026 deadline for its launch approaches. The main tasks are developing the US$113.3 million electronic identity (e-ID) and creating the trust infrastructure necessary for its operation. The European nation, however, is still deliberating on the best way...
Post
US pledges major aid package for Ukraine energy sector
US Vice-President Kamala Harris has pledged a $1.5bn (£1.18bn) package of aid to Ukraine, mostly for the country’s energy sector. The funding, announced at a Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland, will help repair infrastructure damaged by Russian bombardments. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday that half of the country’s power-producing capacity had been destroyed...
Post
Infrastructure Debt 2024 Webinar | UBS Switzerland
Years of investment industry experience: 17 Alex Leung is the Head of Infrastructure Research & Strategy, which forms part of Real Estate & Private Markets within UBS Asset Management (UBS-AM). Alex joined UBS-AM in April 2018. In his current role, he conducts macro and fundamental research on the infrastructure markets, identifies investment opportunities, and develops...
Post
Switzerland donating CHF 10M for restoring Ukraine’s railway infrastructure.
UkrInform Ukraine and world news. Ukrinform brings the latest news, daily news, political news, business news, social news, cultural news, sports news, international news In 2024, Switzerland will provide additional grant funds in the amount of 10 million Swiss francs for the restoration of Ukraine’s railway infrastructure. This was reported by the Ukrzaliznytsia national rail...
Post
EU and Germany to help Ukraine fix and rebuild energy infrastructure
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz promises to focus on renewable energy and hydrogen potential as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visits Berlin on Tuesday. ADVERTISEMENT Germany and the EU have promised to help Ukraine repair and rebuild its energy infrastructure, Chancellor Olaf Scholz and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen assured the Ukrainian leader in Berlin on...
Post
Unlocking infrastructure opportunities | UBS Switzerland
During the low-interest phase of recent years, institutional investors have included alternative investments such as infrastructure in their portfolios because of the higher return potential. As a result of interest rate increases, the return outlook for traditional asset classes, especially fixed income, has improved and investors have more flexibility to achieve their financial goals. However,...
Post
Switzerland deploys specialists to flood-affected areas in Armenia
Heavy rain has caused flooding in northern Armenia, leading to considerable loss of life and destruction of property. Water and mud levels reached almost two meters in some areas and destroyed a large number of homes and infrastructure. At the request of the Armenian authorities, Switzerland is deploying specialists from the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit...
Post
Swiss bike lobby calls for faster progress on infrastructure
Since 2018, the United Nations has recognized June 3 as World Bicycle Day. Keystone / Sohail Shahzad The government must shift gears to more quickly work towards its goal of doubling bicycle traffic by 2035. This is what the organisation Pro Velo is calling for on World Bicycle Day on Monday, asking for five measures...
Post
Swiss Bike Lobby Calls For Faster Progress On Infrastructure
(MENAFN– Swissinfo) The government must shift gears to more quickly work towards its goal of doubling bicycle traffic by 2035. This is what the organisation Pro Velo is calling for on World Bicycle Day on Monday, asking for five measures to be taken. This content was published on June 3, 2024 – 10:08 2 minutes...
Post
Krasniqi: 2030 will find Pristina with a Swiss model of sports infrastructure
Krasniqi: 2030 will find Pristina with a Swiss model of sports infrastructure The Municipal Director for Sports in Pristina Bardh Krasniqi expresses his conviction that they will be ready in terms of infrastructure for the organization of the 2030 Mediterranean Games. In an interview for KosovaPress, Krasniqi says that he is already working with great...