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Recruitment of new beneficiaries

In the course of 2024, the Foundation Board once again focused on stepping up the dialogue with the new generation of interpreters and encouraging them to join CPIC. Information meetings were held both in-person and virtually for students in interpretation schools as well as for interpreters working on the institutional and/or private markets. The CPIC presentation brochure was distributed in paper form and digitally. Encouraging results have been achieved in terms of the number of members joining CPIC over the past few years.

Sustainability report of the euro growth portfolio

The Foundation Board presented an annual sustainability report on the investment management of the euro growth portfolio (Segment A). The report shows what has already been achieved in this respect and sets out the necessary benchmarks for further improvements of the portfolio’s sustainability.

This also provided an opportunity to explain the contents of CPIC’s Sustainable Development Charter and to remind members that the sustainability standards are applied while complying with the principles of Investment returns and security.

For many years, CPIC has also been actively engaged as a shareholder through the ESG campaigns run by the Ethos Foundation.

Importance of regular savings

The Foundation Council also wishes to emphasise the importance of regular savings (contributions from international institutions and/or personal contributions) invested over the long term in occupational pension plan.

Regular savings are ultimately rewarded upon retirement, as is shown by the example of a long-term investment view link https://www.cpic.ch/en/makeup-of-your-retirement-capital/

This message is aimed at encouraging young interpreters to join CPIC as of their first contract.

Members can view a projection of their personal savings by using the savings calculator provided at http://cpic.gsinfo.ch/cpicform?page=calcul&langue=en

Personal Contributions

The Foundation Council would like to remind beneficiaries that, during the years when they do not receive any contributions, EVEN IF THEY SWITCH CAREERS, their CPIC membership is maintained, and their capital continues to grow. Beneficiaries may at any time make personal contributions of up to CHF 46,000 or EUR 46,000 per year in order to increase their retirement savings.

Amendments to Statutes and By-Laws

The General Assembly approved amendments to Statutes and By-Laws that were available on the website in annexes under the heading ‘Notice of the 2025 General Assembly’.

The new Article 13 of the By-Laws, entitled ‘Benefits for rightful claimants in the event of death’, now places all children whether of age or minor on an equal footing.

Elections

Following the resignation of Mrs Anne TROILLET as Chair of the  Foundation Board, the General Assembly elected Mr Olivier BLUCHE as it’s new Chairman.

The Assembly re-elected Mrs Stefka IVANOVA as Member of the Foundation Council.