\ PRESS ARTICLES
Research, information and debate
Our experts are regularly asked to express their views on social security issues, particularly occupational pensions, in the specialist and general media.
We systematically list these articles which you can find here, either as a PDF download or via a link to the media’s website. This content is protected by copyright and may not be reproduced without prior permission.
Real Estate: A Weakening Pillar for Pension Funds
Article in French by Julie Müller-Pellegrini (in Le Temps, 04.04.2026). Indispensable aux portefeuilles, la pierre oblige aujourd’hui les caisses de pension à composer avec des rendements en recul, des contraintes croissantes et un accès plus difficile aux...
The quiet strength of the second pillar
Column in French by Timothée Maurer (Pittet Associates) (in Le Temps, January 16, 2026). Faudrait-il pouvoir choisir son institution de prévoyance ? Si elle peut paraître tentante, cette possibilité est une fausse bonne idée, écrit l’expert en prévoyance...
Competition between pension funds is not without risk
Interview with Marc Fournier (Pittet Associés) (in French, in Le Temps, 09/29/2025). Low interest rates, volatile markets, and growing competition between collective foundations: the Deputy CEO of the consulting firm Pittet Associés explains how pension fund managers...
Latent cases of disability: an actuarial approach
Article in French by Dominique Grütter (Deprez Experten) and Timothée Maurer (Pittet Associates) (in Revue Prévoyance Professionnelle Suisse). Les cas latents d’invalidité sont trop souvent ignorés, car non-annoncés et donc inexistants. Pour une IP, ne pas voir ces...
Stéphane Riesen, new CEO of Pittet Associates
Effective January1st, 2020, Stéphane Riesen is the new Chief Executive Officer of Pittet Associates Ltd. He replaces David Pittet, who held this position for more than 15 years and opted to reorient his career following the company’s acquisition by the Vaudoise...