Interest must be added to all retirement assets in pension funds in Switzerland. The principle operates in the same way as it does with a savings account, for example. For pension funds, however, the Swiss Government prescribes a compulsory rate of interest.

The “Fondation 2ème pilier swissstaffing” pension fund pays a better rate of interest because it is in such good financial health. This means that you accumulate more savings, which are either given to you as a vested termination benefit or subsequently secure you a bigger pension.