Company Profile
Pictet Asset Management is the asset management arm of Pictet. A private partnership, Pictet is today one of the largest private banks in Europe and a leading independent asset and wealth manager. Pictet was founded in 1805 in Geneva and started managing institutional assets in 1967. At 31 December 2011, assets under management and custody with the Pictet Group totalled GBP 231 billion, of which assets managed by Pictet Asset Management amounted to GBP 78 billion. Throughout our history, the unlimited liability partnership structure has ensured stability, continuity and commitment to Pictet’s strength and independence. Pictet Asset Management has a global reach with offices in Geneva, London, Frankfurt, Zurich, Tokyo, Paris, Luxembourg, Madrid, Milan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taipei, Osaka, Dubai and Montreal.

Products
While global in reach, we firmly believe in the need to concentrate on what we do best. Our key investment capabilities include: Emerging Markets (both debt and equity), Sector & Thematic equities (including environmental investments such as Water and Clean Energy) and alternative investments covering funds of hedge funds, absolute return and long/short strategies.

We see ourselves as a pioneer in the development of innovative specialist investment products designed to meet our clients’ needs now and in the future.