Iwan Deplazes

Head of Asset Management

Iwan Deplazes has been Head of Asset Management at Zürcher Kantonalbank since 2007. As a result of the merger with Swisscanto Asset Management, Zürcher Kantonalbank became Switzerland's third largest asset manager with assets under management currently exceeding CHF 232 billion (as at 30 June 2023). He has been President of the Asset Management Association Switzerland (AMAS) since 2020. He is also responsible for the Swisscanto Pension Funds Study.

Blog posts

"Higher costs of active management have paid off for policyholders"

Following significant losses in 2022, Swiss pension funds have been performing better again so far this year. Francesca Pitsch and Iwan Deplazes explain why the current economic situation does not permit a hasty interest rate adjustment and how the choice of asset allocation influences costs.

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Pension funds need to make progress in sustainability

Pension funds play a key role in Switzerland's aspired leadership position in sustainable investments.

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"Sustainability must be an integral part of asset management"

It takes the efforts of business, politicians and consumers to effectively reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainable investments.

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Return gap: why small pension funds have less performance

In the review period of more than ten years, large pension funds generated more returns for their insured persons. This evaluation as part of the Swisscanto Pension Funds Study shows the reasons for the gap in returns.

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Pension funds in Switzerland: Potential for more returns

Three striking trends can be seen in the pension fund landscape. Firstly, the financial condition of the institutions has improved significantly. Secondly, large pension funds are increasingly driving out smaller ones. And thirdly, the difference in returns between the funds is considerable.

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