Information from Lonza Pension Fund (PKL) at the turn of the year

Interest on pension capital

At its meeting on 19 December 2025, the Board of Trustees of the Lonza Pension Fund (PKL) decided to grant interest of 5.95% on the assets of the active insured members for 2025. After 5.75% in 2024, this is already the second very generous interest rate from which PKL members can benefit. This favourable decision is based on the positive performance achieved on the PKL’s investments in 2025 and due to the strong financial situation of the pension fund.

Everyone can check their Pension Cockpit to see how high the interest rate was in their individual case. Just compare the retirement assets on the second page of the uploaded pension certificates as of 31 December 2025 and 1 January 2026.

The Board of Trustees would like to emphasise that future interest rate decisions will also depend on the current financial situation of the pension fund and the return achieved on its investments.

For 2026, the BVG interest rate of 1.25% is currently expected. As usual, the Board of Trustees will decide on the definitive interest rate in December 2026 on the basis of the framework conditions applicable at that time.

 

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