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Pictet Asset Management
Pictet Asset Management is a Swiss asset manager rooted in 1805, running over $232B across equities, fixed income and private assets.
Pictet Asset Management
PICTET ASSET MANAGEMENT SA is a Geneva-based investment adviser registered with the SEC since 2006. The firm manages $330.7 billion in assets, with $330.6 billion on a discretionary basis. It has 549 employees and 166 investment advisers.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
1805
AUM
$232B (per the firm, 2024)
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Switzerland
City
Geneva
Corporate office
Geneva, Switzerland
Additional offices
London · Paris · Frankfurt · Milan · Madrid · Tokyo · Hong Kong · Singapore · Sydney
Principals
Rémy Best
CEO
Laurent Ramsey
Managing Partner
Béatrice Barthes
CIO
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Pictet Asset Management?
Investment decisions are made by sector-focused and regional teams overseen by the Chief Investment Officer, Béatrice Barthes (per Morningstar, 2023). The firm's eight managing partners collectively set strategic direction.
How does Pictet Asset Management source private-assets deal flow?
The firm sources private-assets opportunities through direct origination in infrastructure and private equity, plus partnerships with external sponsors. Its private credit platform launched in 2024 targets mid-market European companies.
Is Pictet Asset Management structured as a single family office or an asset manager?
Pictet Asset Management is a regulated asset manager, not a family office. It operates as a subsidiary of the Pictet Group, which remains a partnership owned by the founding Pictet family and other managing partners.
Does Pictet Asset Management participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm both commits to external funds and invests directly. Its private-assets arm undertakes direct co-investments in infrastructure and private equity, while its liquid strategies use external funds where appropriate.
What investment stages does Pictet Asset Management typically target?
In public markets, the firm covers all liquid asset classes. In private assets, it focuses on growth-oriented infrastructure and buyout-stage private equity in Europe and North America.
Which sectors does Pictet Asset Management explicitly avoid?
The firm maintains a formal policy of excluding controversial weapons manufacturers and tobacco companies from its portfolios. Beyond that, sector restrictions are typically client-mandate specific.
How is Pictet Asset Management related to the Pictet Group?
Pictet Asset Management is the asset management division of the Pictet Group, a Swiss financial institution founded in 1805. The group also includes Pictet Wealth Management, Pictet Alternative Advisors and other entities, all operating under the same partnership structure.
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