Pictet Asset Management SA

Pictet Asset Management is the institutional investment management arm of Pictet Group and encompasses all the operating subsidiaries and divisions of the Pictet Group dedicated to institutional asset management. Recognised as one of the leading independent asset managers in Europe, we provide specialist fund management solutions to leading financial institutions globally. We manage around EUR 85.4 billion (as of 31.12.09) for clients globally from London, Geneva, Zurich, Singapore and Tokyo. We believe in organic growth and take a long term view in the best interests of our clients who include some of the world's largest pension and mutual funds. We carry out client service and business development from these five centres as well as from Montreal, Frankfurt, Madrid, Milan, Paris, Dubai and Hong Kong. Of our almost 500 employees, 188 are investment professionals.

Pictet Asset Management has been active in managing SRI assets since 1997. We have developed a unique quantitative approach to sustainable investment providing clients with an optimal risk-sustainability ratio. We believe sustainability is more than just what's material to companies' bottom line. It is a legitimate and future-oriented investment strategy. We combine a rigorous sustainability assessment with our financial expertise and management skills to enable investors to pursue their sustainable investment preference without compromising their risk and return objectives.