June 30, 2026, 9:51 am
The forward-looking and long-term planning of the AXA Foundation for Occupational Pensions, Principality of Liechtenstein, has also proven its worth in 2025. Despite the very volatile and challenging environment on the stock exchanges and capital markets, the foundation achieved a pleasing performance of 5.93 percent at the end of the year with its well-diversified investment strategy.
The insured once again benefited from this: they received 4.0 percent interest on their retirement savings for 2025. Last year, the board of trustees set a record interest rate of 4.5 percent – the highest value in the Liechtenstein collective foundation market at the time. Since switching to partial autonomy in 2019, the AXA Foundation for Occupational Pension Provision has paid an average interest rate of 2.89 percent. “In addition to sustainably attractive interest rates, the focus of the board of trustees is on financial stability,” says Dennis Waech, president of the board of trustees. The foundation therefore relies on solid reserves. At the end of 2025, the coverage ratio was 110.4 percent. Thanks to an average age of 44 years and a low proportion of pensioners of around 5.5 percent, the foundation structure is excellent. The AXA Foundation for Occupational Pensions, Principality of Liechtensteinwould like to continue to guarantee secure pensions in the future. The investment strategy therefore pursues an optimal balance between long-term security and attractive returns.
Direct contact person in Schaan
With almost 45 years of experience in corporate pension provision, the foundation is a reliable pension partner for companies based in Liechtenstein. As of December 31, 2025, the AXA Foundation for Occupational Pensions had over 800 affiliated companies with around 4,500 insured people. This means that around 15 percent of all Liechtenstein companies have their company pension plans with the foundation.
Personal contact with corporate customers and their employees is a central concern of the foundation. AXA operates a company pension competence center in Schaan. “We offer company pension solutions with flexibility for small and large companies,” says Giuseppe “Pino” Puopolo, who has been the new managing director of the AXA Foundation for Company Pensions, Principality of Liechtenstein, since March 1, 2026.
With the election of Giuseppe Puopolo, the foundation is committed to Liechtenstein as a location. The new managing director, who comes from Balzers, is networked in the region and knows the needs of Liechtenstein companies. Giuseppe Puopolo was most recently managing director of “FKB – The Liechtenstein Health Insurance Fund” and Glarner Health Insurance for many years. Affiliated companies and their employees benefit from AXA’s innovative, digital services. As a corporate customer, it is possible to report entries, departures and salary changes digitally and easily in the “BVG Services” online portal. Insured persons stay in the pension portal «myaxa.ch» Keep an eye on your precautions at all times – today and in the future.
About the foundation
The AXA Foundation for Occupational Pensions, Principality of Liechtenstein, was founded on May 7, 1982. It protects employees of affiliated companies in the event of old age, disability or death. Whether it’s a basic, cadre or comprehensive solution, the foundation offers tailor-made offers.
contact
Giuseppe Puopolo
AXA Foundation for Occupational Pensions, Principality of Liechtenstein, Zollstrasse 20, Schaan
schaan.sorge@axa.ch
Tel. +423 237 76 80
