Focus on client benefits and clients' interests

Our clients' requirements are the focus of our business activities. Because companies which have a better understanding of their clients can offer tailored services, conclude more transactions, grow continuously and ensure lasting profitability.

As well as safeguarding the benefits for our clients, the consideration of ecological and social aspects forms an integral part of our internal risk assessment. We completely avoid transactions which we do not understand or which bear risks that we cannot fully evaluate.

The systematic implementation of strict internal controls safeguards our clients' interests and protects the valuable reputation of our company. Swisscanto continually optimises its control processes and systems as part of operational directives and provides employees with regular training in this regard.

Sustainability principles in the investment process

An increasing number of investors want to create a benefit for society and the environment with their investments. Swisscanto supports this concern and, as one of the pioneers in this area, develops products and services which combine the economic requirements with ecological and social aspects. Carefully defined collaboration with sustainability experts gives Swisscanto access to additional specialist knowledge, as a result of which we can always invest the clients'assets entrusted to us according to the latest findings.

• Making sustainable investments with Swisscanto
   

As one of the leading asset managers in Switzerland, the Swisscanto Group generally and comprehensively incorporates sustainability aspects into its investment processes. Having signed the Principles for Responsible Investment from the United Nations (UN PRI), Swisscanto undertakes to take environmental, social and governance aspects into account in its investment analyses and investment decisions, and to increase transparency accordingly.

• Principles for Responsible Investment of the United Nations (UN PRI)