GEMINI Collective Foundation 1e

The GEMINI Collective Foundation 1e offers an attractive 1e pension solution in the non-mandatory segment.

GEMINI Collective Foundation 1e transfers operations to finpension 1e Collective Foundation 

The Foundation Board of the GEMINI Collective Foundation 1e has decided to transfer the Foundation’s entire operations to the reputable financial services provider finpension with effect from 1 January 2025. 

With some 220 members and assets totalling CHF 45 million, the GEMINI Collective Foundation 1e has come to the conclusion that it is too small a player to operate effectively in the long term as an insurer of extra-mandatory BVG assets by way of individual investments. In view of the market situation and given that the Foundation endeavours to offer its members the best possible terms of service, the Foundation Board has decided to transfer its operations. 

Working with the finpension 1e Collective Foundation, which was established in 2016, constitutes the perfect solution. As well as representing the interests of GEMINI 1e clients and members, finpension also guarantees that the current pension arrangements will remain in place. The 1e pension plan offered by finpension stands out for its favourable administration and reinsurance costs, and the Foundation’s investment strategies are perfectly aligned with the philosophy underpinning GEMINI 1e. On top of this, the financial services provider offers a modern digital infrastructure for members and clients.  

The Foundation Board of the GEMINI Collective Foundation 1e regards this transfer as a responsible and far-sighted decision that will benefit members in the long term and secure the continuity of services. 

This decision will not affect the GEMINI Collective Foundation, which has around 33,000 beneficiaries, since the GEMINI Collective Foundation and the GEMINI Collective Foundation 1e are two separate foundations. 

Organisation of the GEMINI Collective Foundation 1e

The GEMINI Collective Foundation 1e draws on a reliable network of experienced specialists. An excellent track record is a priority in the selection of external service providers. The GEMINI Collective Foundation 1e is managed by Avadis Vorsorge AG.

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Foundation Board of the GEMINI Collective Foundation 1e

The Foundation Board acts as the Foundation’s supreme executive body. An independent Investment Committee consisting of investment specialists is responsible for the selection and monitoring of the external asset managers. The operational management of the asset classes is entrusted to a range of asset managers.

Board of Trustees

Albert Steiner, Chairman

Avadis Vorsorge AG, Zurich

Employee representative

Vital G. Stutz, Vice Chairman

Advozug, Zug

Employer representative

Pascal Renaud

Toptima AG, Aarau

Employer representative

Andreas Soland

Hero AG, Lenzburg

Employee representative

Further executive bodies

Management

Heinz Ehrensberger

Managing Director

Administration

Avadis Vorsorge AG

Zurich

Pension fund expert

Allvisa AG

Zurich

Investment management and controlling

UBS Fund Management AG

Basel

Auditor

EY

Basel

Supervisory authority

Zentralschweizer BVG- und Stiftungsaufsicht (ZBSA)

Lucerne

Asset managers

Investment class

Asset manager

Liquidity

Pictet, Bank Syz

Bonds CHF

Bank Syz, UBS

Foreign currency government bonds hedged

BlackRock

Foreign currency corporate bonds hedged

BlackRock

Swiss equities

Credit Suisse

Foreign equities

Credit Suisse

Foreign equities hedged

Credit Suisse

Emerging markets equities

Credit Suisse