The Swiss fund market experienced net inflows in December driven by strong growth in assets placed in commodities funds, funds of hedge funds, and private equity funds (“other” funds), according to new statistics from the Swiss Funds Association (SFA).
Statistics show the other funds category achieved net inflows of CHF 1,029.1m, while equity funds also recorded growth of CHF 244.1m.
Net outflows were experienced across the other fund categories covered by the statistics, with asset allocation funds marking the biggest decline with outflows of CHF 174.2m.
Net inflows for the month stood at CHF 923.2m, lifting the overall volume of assets placed in Swiss funds to CHF 620,699m, up from CHF 616,663m at the end of November.
Commenting on the figures, SFA chief executive Dr Matthäus Den Otter said: “The more relaxed mood on the Swiss fund market stemmed from the recovery on the stock markets, the calming on the euro capital market, and the appreciation resulting from inflows.”
UBS was the largest provider on the Swiss fund market, followed by Credit Suisse and Pictet.
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