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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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• LPP pension provision: interest rate of 2% from Jan. 1, 2027

  From January 2027, the minimum interest rate for the second pillar will rise from 1,25% to 2%, according to the decision of the Federal Council.

• 13th AVS pension: VAT increase put to a vote on November 29

  On November 29, voters will vote on the implementation of the measure introducing the 13th AVS pension payment.

• VAT increase for additional pensions: 49% opposed in the first poll

  49% against, 46% in favour and 5% undecided.

• Adjustment of LPP survivors’ and disability pensions from 1 January 2027

  From January 1, 2027, annuities will be adjusted to prices.

• UDC rejects VAT hike to fund 13th AVS pension; vote Nov 29

  With 290 votes against 3, UDC delegates recommended voting no on financing the 13th AVS pension through an increase in value-added tax.

• Cyberattack: Zurich pension fund and Swiss Post hit

  The attack on the supplier dates back to the end of September.

• Cyberattack hits Zurich’s pension fund

  On Thursday, PKZH, the pension fund of the City of Zurich, announced that personal data of its insured members had been stolen.

• HPV vaccine in Ticino: new system from January 1, 2027

  From January 1, 2027, the cantonal vaccination program against human papillomavirus will end in Ticino, but vaccination will not.

• Language courses in Bern: integration, subsidies and requirements

  In the Canton of Bern, integration programs and continuing education contributions depend on the cantonal, municipal or institutional level; requirements, deadlines and amounts must be verified using the official source.

• Public establishment license in Bern: requirements and application

  In the Canton of Bern, the license applies to restaurants and establishments.

• Pension funds: illiquid investments account for 36% of assets

  ZURICH – In Swiss pension fund portfolios, so-called illiquid investments are taking up an increasingly large share.

• Hunting license in the canton of Bern: requirements and application

  Discover how to apply for a hunting license in the Canton of Bern: verify competence, requirements, exams, huntable species, documents, deadlines, and amounts.

• Language courses in Zurich: integration and subsidies

  Guide to language courses and integration programs in the Canton of Zurich: competence, requirements, deadlines, SEM permits and contributions.

• Hackers and pension funds: the risk of concentration

  In both incidents, the hackers did not target the pension funds directly, but rather the companies that provide their software.

• Autumn vaccinations 2026: influenza, COVID-19 and RSV

  Press release published on October 13, 2026.

• Continuing education in Lucerne: requirements and contributions

  In the Canton of Lucerne, contributions follow cantonal rules.

• Continuing education in the Canton of Bern: requirements and contributions

  In the Canton of Bern, requirements, deadlines and amounts of continuing education contributions follow cantonal rules and must be verified against the official source.

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• Pillar 3a: maximum tax deductions for 2027

  From January 1, 2027, the deductible ceiling for pillar 3a will rise to 7373 francs with the 2nd pillar and to 36864 without it.

• VAT increase for the 13th AVS pension

  On 29 November, voters will decide on increasing VAT from 8,1% to 8,5% to finance the 13th AVS pension, which requires 4,2 billion francs annually.

• Continuing education Canton Zurich: requirements and contributions

  In the Canton of Zurich, recognized programs, requirements, deadlines and contributions must be verified at the official cantonal source.

• Third pillar 3a: 2026 benefits in the canton of Vaud

  2026 guide to the third pillar 3a in the canton of Vaud: tax benefits, three tax levels, indexed maximum amount and national comparison.

• Swiss third pillar 3a: 2026 benefits in the canton of Bern

  2026 Guide to 3a in the canton of Bern: indexed maximum, three tax levels, and comparison between banking and insurance providers.