Fund Management Companies, Representatives and Distributors for Investment Funds
The Swiss fund market offers a wide range of products from Swiss and foreign companies. Investors can choose products from all the main investment markets, enabling each individual to implement his preferred investment strategy.
Zurich: Popular as a Location for Fund Providers
Investment funds obtain assets from investors through public advertising for the purpose of collective investment; these assets are usually administered by the fund management for the account of the investors, in accordance with the principle of risk diversification. Switzerland has more than 600 fund management companies, representatives, and distributors for investment funds. Almost 40% of them operate from the Zurich Financial Center. The fund representatives include many banks.
6,500 Funds Offer Highly Differentiated Investment Strategies
At the end of 2008, about 6,500 funds were authorized for public distribution in Switzerland, including 1,300 entities under Swiss law. The other funds are entities under foreign law. Investors can therefore choose from a wide range which enables them to implement highly differentiated investment strategies in line with their preferences. At the end of 2008, the total assets of funds constituted under Swiss and foreign law amounted to CHF 452 billion.
Swiss Fund Data – A Central Platform
Over 200 fund providers participate in the system operated by Swiss Fund Data AG to provide access to data, announcements, documents, and other information relating to approved investment funds, free of charge. Taken together, these fund providers represent an estimated 90% of Switzerland's publicly placed fund volume. Swiss Fund Data AG ensures transparency by providing this service. It is a non-profit joint venture between the Swiss Fund Association (SFA) and SIX Swiss Exchange.
Swiss Fund Data