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AVS and LPP pensions

AVS, LPP, third pillar and buy-backs: how a cross-border worker builds a pension.

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• Swiss economy recovering, but modest outlook

  The KOF barometer stands at 97.9 points in April, with mixed signals from various economic sectors.

• Computer issues at Varese's criminal record office, only paper requests

  The website to book the pickup of the criminal record is down. Only paper requests with ID are accepted.

• Varese goes digital: explore the city in 3D with a click

  You can explore Varese in 3D thanks to the new portal Varesedigitale.it. Find out how to visit the city virtually.

• UBS: record profit thanks to Credit Suisse integration

  UBS closes the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $3.04 billion, thanks to the integration of Credit Suisse

• Mendrisio ends 2025 with 800k CHF surplus

  For the fourth consecutive year, Mendrisio presents a positive balance with a surplus of 800,000 francs, despite a negative budget forecast.

• Sexual Violence, Long-Term Consequences

  Sexual violence, long-term consequences

• European markets fall amid earnings fears

  Zurich struggles but then almost evens out. Analysis of the latest developments and impacts for cross-border workers.

• UBS profit tops $3 billion in 2026

  The Swiss bank records a net profit of $3.04 billion in the first quarter of 2026, exceeding expectations

• US criticizes Switzerland over bio rules and Migros-Coop duopoly

  Agricultural regulations and the dominance of Coop and Migros at the center of US criticism. Trade deficit decreasing, but tensions remain.

• Mendrisio closes 2025 with fourth positive balance

  Mendrisio's municipal council announces a fourth consecutive positive financial result, despite geopolitical uncertainties.

• Mendrisio: 4 years of positive balances

  The 2025 municipal account closes with a surplus of 0.8 million francs, exceeding negative estimates

• USA-Switzerland tensions over organic products and tariffs

  Washington criticizes Bern for agricultural rules and the dominance of Coop and Migros. New 10% tariffs until 2027

• Swiss to end in-flight duty-free sales

  From late September 2026, Swiss will stop selling duty-free products on board. The offer will move online.

• AVS/AI digital file approved: what changes for cross-border workers

  The National Council approves the digitalisation of AVS/AI files. From 2028, cross-border workers will have online access to their pension data

• Athora Italia: 30% of over-55s regret late sign-up

  Athora Italia study reveals that 30% of over-55s regret not joining supplementary pension earlier.

• Hupac ends 2025 with lower profit but positive balance

  The Hupac group closed 2025 with a net profit of 3.5 million Swiss francs, down from 9.4 million in 2024, but with volumes up 4.3%.

• Hupac grows and strengthens Busto: positive profit and new connections

  Hupac closes 2025 with a profit of 3.5 million francs and increasing volumes, despite the criticalities of the railway network.

• Swiss stops in-flight duty-free sales

  From 30 September 2026, duty-free products will only be available online. Up to 50% off from June.

• Swiss to end duty-free sales from September 30, 2026

  Swiss airline will discontinue its in-flight duty-free sales service starting September 30, 2026.

• Geopolitics and unions: new global balances

  The general council of Fnp Cisl dei Laghi in Varese analyzes the impact of international tensions on work, pensions, and welfare.

• Varese Culture 2030: building a cultural ecosystem

  Varese Culture 2030 is a project to reshape the cultural future of Varese province, with a shared strategic plan and a digital platform for mapping local heritage.

• Guide to Switzerland for Ticino cross-border workers

  Everything you need to know about living and working in Switzerland, with a focus on the Canton of Ticino

• 2025 military spending: +2.9% to };.9 trillion

  The world allocated nearly };.9 trillion to military spending in 2025, marking the eleventh consecutive year of growth

• Novartis: 13% drop in net profit in Q1 2026

  Pharmaceutical group Novartis reports a 13% drop in net profit, with Entresto sales significantly down.