The purpose of the Fondazione Ticinese per il secondo pilastro is to provide occupational
pension schemes for companies and employers operating in the Canton of Ticino
as well as in the rest of the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland.
Organisational profile
The Fondazione Ticinese per il secondo pilastro has been part of the local scene since 1983. We operate in the Canton of Ticino, with our headquarters in Lugano. Our non-profit company brings its expertise and professionalism to bear on capital management, with a particular focus on the Ticino economy. A growing number of affiliates reflects the merits of our service. Tangible benefits include stable trust fund returns and service provision, calling on the aid of the insurance sector. We particularly serve small enterprises (including sole traders) and medium-size enterprises or public bodies as well as voluntary associations and training institutions.
News:
11.12.2025
For 2025, FTP insured persons benefit from a remuneration rate of 4.25% on all retirement assets. Find out more...
11.12.2025
At its meeting of 11 December 2025, the Foundation Board approved the new Pension Regulations, which will enter into force on 01.01.2026, as well as the new Partial Liquidation Regulations, effective as of 15.12.2025.
In the "Regulations" section of our website you can find the new regulation.
24.10.2025
The FTP investment portfolio's performance since the beginning of the year as of September 30, 2025 is 5.0%.
11.02.2025
From a financial standpoint, the past year was particularly satisfying.
In 2024, FTP achieved a return on investments of 7.2% (previous year: 5.1%).
In addition to the 4% remuneration on retirement savings capital and the concession of supplementary pensions, this significant plus value allows FTP to further reinforce its coverage ratio, already among the highest in Ticino.
16.12.2024
In 2024, FTP insured persons will benefit of a 4% interest rate on all retirement savings and for the first time additional pensions ("bonus") will be granted to some of the pension recipients. Find out more...
12.01.2024
Mrs. Ilaria Caldelari Panzeri was reconfirmed as president of the Fondazione Ticinese per il secondo pilastro for the four-year period 2024-2027.
20.12.2023
For 2023, FTP insureds benefit from a 2% interest rate on all assets. Find out more...
13.10.2023
The new foundation council has been elected for the four-year period 2024-2027. Find out more...
