Swiss Federal Law on Occupational Retirement, Survivors' and Disability Pension Plans (in force since 1 January 1985). Legal framework comprising minimum standards for "second pillar" social security that are mandatory for all employees in Switzerland earning a certain income, as well as maximum standards governing occupational benefits. Execution of the provisions of this legislation is carried out by a pension fund, normally a foundation, which is entered in the BVG index. The banks offer a range of special services for implementing these norms, e.g. collective investments, pooled funds and the administration of termination benefits.