Alternative Funds

1. General

1.1 General Overview of Jurisdiction

Switzerland is an attractive jurisdiction thanks to the stability of its economy and legal framework, as well as its extensive and reliable infrastructure and developed financial sector. Thanks to a strong education system and attractive living conditions, it is also able to train, retain and attract a talent pool.

Switzerland is primarily an important hub for the distribution of alternative investment funds. It is home to a number of sophisticated investors interested in alternative investments: pension funds, large insurers and re-insurance companies, global wealth managers and large institutional investors, as well as a significant number of high net worth individuals and family offices. According to a report prepared by Swiss Banking and Boston Consulting Group, a high proportion of Swiss investment managers invest in alternative asset classes (about 18% of assets managed in Switzerland in 2017; see Swiss