SSPA Podcast

Why has Sweden been so successful in encouraging retail investment – and what can the rest of Europe learn from its experience?

Recorded at the International Structured Products Forum (ISPF) 2026 in Interlaken, this episode features Fredrik Bonthron, Chief Economist at the Swedish Securities Markets Association. Together with hosts Dominique Boehler and Jeannine Mülbrecht, he discusses Sweden’s investment culture, the success of its Investment Savings Account (ISK), and why simplicity, financial literacy and trust are just as important as tax incentives in encouraging broader participation in capital markets.

In this episode of the SSPA Podcast, recorded at the International Structured Products Forum in Interlaken, we speak with Christel Rendu de Lint, Co-CEO of Vontobel, about investing in an environment shaped by uncertainty, volatility and geopolitical change.

We discuss what this means for strategic asset allocation, diversification and active investing, as well as the role of Emerging Markets, AI, infrastructure and Structured Products in portfolios.

How can Structured Products reach retail clients and the next generation of investors? In this episode of the SSPA Podcast, we talk with Willi Bucher (Raiffeisen, SSPA Board) and Yannick Blättler (NEOVISO) about the hurdles to engaging Gen Z and Millennials, the role of digital platforms and finfluencers, and strategies to raise awareness and simplify access. The conversation also looks ahead at future initiatives and how the retail approach is set to evolve.

🎧 Tune in now for fresh insights on trends, awareness – and the road ahead for retail investing!

In this episode, Prof. Dr. Aymo Brunetti, Professor for Economic Policy, Development Economics and Financial Stability from the University of Bern shares his views on global uncertainty, local stability, and why Switzerland’s economy remains so resilient. He also discusses structural challenges ahead – from pension reform to “too big to fail” – and what it takes to strengthen financial stability for the future.

🎧 Tune in now for fresh insights on shocks, resilience, and the road ahead for Switzerland and beyond!