2nd pillar: BVG Archives

Occupational pension provision is the second pillar of the Swiss pension system. Together with the first pillar (AHV), occupational pension provision is intended to allow you to maintain your accustomed standard of living in retirement. There is talk of a target pension of 60 per cent of the last insured salary, which should be achieved with the 1st and 2nd pillars together.

05.09.2019

Calculation of the Voluntary Purchase

Soon the last quarter of the year begins. Time to think about voluntary purchases. Next year's tax bill will thank you for it.

17.03.2021

Understanding the pension certificate

The pension certificate is full of specialist expressions that hardly anyone understands.

08.08.2024

Pension or lump-sum from a tax perspective

From a tax perspective, a lump-sum withdrawal is often more attractive than an annual pension.

02.10.2024

Pension conversion rate: all information

All information on the current pension fund conversion rate and why there is a redistribution in the 2nd pillar.

15.12.2022

Pension fund or pillar 3a: where to contribute?

So quickly make another payment into the 3rd pillar. Or would you prefer to pay into the pension fund? We tell you what is important.

03.10.2024

Pension fund: defined benefit plan vs. defined contribution plan

We explain the terms defined benefit plan and defined contribution plan with examples and show which model is used more frequently.

2nd pillar: BVG