Mastering complexity in the age of intricacy
We manage every aspect of the asset servicing process, leaving clients free to concentrate on their own priorities — that is, distribution and generating portfolio performance.
We offer bespoke solutions to financial institutions, asset, fund and wealth managers.
Our solutions
Asset managers
We are a supporting partner of the most sophisticated asset managers from around the world.
Institutions
For pension funds, foundations, banks. Our top-ranked custody service is rooted in our private banking heritage.
Investors
Discover the full range of funds under our administration. If you are or want to become a shareholder, you will find all the information & documentation related to our funds.
- Client type:
- Fund manager
- External asset manager
- Institution
- Investor
Solutions tailored to fund managers
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One-stop-shop
servicing model across multiple fund jurisdictions
Management of fund approvals
via our Investment Management oversight process
Full coverage
of investment strategies
Distribution services
including market intelligence and strategy
Fund Administration Servicing
with enhanced features included
Regulatory assistance and solutions
with proactive approach
Solutions tailored to external asset managers
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24 hours online trading
with execution desks in Switzerland, Canada, Singapore, London
Stable and safe
custody provider
Electronic & digital
account setup
Pictet Connect is your e-banking
online dashboarding and reporting
Solutions tailored to institutions
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Safety
Your assets are safe with us
Tailor made solutions
with enhanced reporting for each asset & concise overview of your total asset
Experienced team of specialists
active in over 27 markets with the reclamation of witholding tax
E-banking platform
Access your integrated data online
Delegate the administration and reporting
of your alternative assets to one of the most experienced providers
Personalised support
Benefit from a personalised support via 1 single point of contact
Dedicated Fund and Hedge Fund execution models
specifically suited for sophisticated clients
Custody services
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Safe keeping
- Account opening & maintenance
- Multi-asset booking & settlement
- Income collection & corporate actions
- Pricing
- Cash & Security transfers
- Cash management
- Reconciliation
- Tax services including fiscal reporting
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Reporting
- Financial & accounting statements
- Portfolio & performance analysis
- Strategic asset reporting
- External asset integration
- Online reporting with Pictet Connect
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Ancillary services
- Securities lending
- Trailer fees collection
- Investment monitoring
- Collateral management
Trading
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Instrument coverage
- Equity
- Fixed income
- Foreign exchange (forex?)
- Structured products
- Listed and OTC derivatives
- Mutual, Hedge and Private equity funds execution
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Round-the-clock trading capabilities
- Geneva and London
- Montreal
- Singapore
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Electronic trading capabilites
- Electronic direct access
- Direct market access
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Financial engineering
- Currency hedge overlay
- Asset allocation overlay
Fund administration
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Fund accounting
- NAV calculation
- Calculation of tax figures
- Dividend calculation & distribution
- Multi-pricing
- Pool feeder structure
- Share class hedging
- Anti-dilution measures
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Transfer agent
- TA register AML/KYC
- Booking subscriptions/redemptions
- Pre-advice & cashflow forecast
- Ownership transfer between registrars
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Reporting
- NAV publishing
- NAV reporting
- TA reporting
- Factsheet production
- KPI
- KIID
- Online reporting with Pictet Connect
Fund governance
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Legal and governance
- Dedicated ManCos
- Regulatory watch
- Legal advice
- Filing with national & international authorities
- Fund registration & domiciling
- Director's office
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Risk and compliance
- Counterparty & concentration risk management
- Liquidity management
- Operational risk management
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Investment monitoring
- Advice on asset eligibility
- Pre-NAV controlling
Pictet Asset Services
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CHF 276 BNUSD 301 BNEUR 256 BN
Fund services
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CHF 514 BNUSD 559 BNEUR 477 BN
Assets in custody
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1500 +1500 +1500 +
Full-time equivalent employees
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101010
Booking centres
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Global platform
The world of asset servicing
INSIGHTS FROM THE FUND INDUSTRY
Discover the highlights from this year’s ALFI RentréeThe topics ranged from the impact of Covid on the fund industry, the economics of the “new normal”, to the roll-out the EU sustainability action plan as well as the consequence of Brexit for asset managers.Insights
Press interview Asset ServicesEmbracing the power of technology
Press interview Asset ServicesESG in the fund industry
World economy 18 May Pictet GroupEconomic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic
Megatrends 12 May Asset managementNew urban transport technology is paving the way for dramatic changes for city dwellers
Thematic investing 6 May Asset managementInvesting in electric car technology goes beyond Tesla
Load moreWhat sets us apart
Building responsible partnerships
Our purpose is to build responsible partnerships with our clients, colleagues, communities and the companies in which we invest, in order to safeguard and transmit wealth, of all kinds, in the service of the real economy.
The Partners of the Pictet Group with, from left to right, Rémy Best, Laurent Ramsey, Bertrand Demole, Renaud de Planta (Senior Partner), Marc Pictet, Sébastien Eisinger, Boris Collardi.
Independence
As part of a Group with no investment banking activities, we act independently, objectively, with no conflicts of interest and always to the advantage of our client.
Consistency and continuity
Our single-point-of-entry principle and low staff turnover have resulted in an uncompromising client-centred philosophy. We take a long-term approach to our business and to our partnership with clients.
Fast and flexible decision-making
Because of our size and structure, all our experts are in‐house, and we can easily bring together one of the Group’s Partners, an asset manager, a tax adviser, a reporting specialist and a technology expert, to find swift solutions.
Protection your performance
We have developed an effective alpha protection programme to enhance clients’ asset performance and to meet the most stringent risk management requirements. This programme also includes advanced monitoring and analytical reporting.
Financially secure
Pictet is well resourced and financially secure, with ratings among the highest in the banking industry today: Prime -1/Aa2 from Moody's and F1+/AA- from Fitch.
Industry-recognised brand
Pictet’s expertise as a custodian is globally recognised. For more than 20 years the Group has regularly ranked among the best in international surveys.
Worldwide market coverage
Our custody services cover 95 markets worldwide – including almost every country with a stock exchange. When we appoint sub-custodians to hold assets in particular countries, we choose local banks only after rigorous scrutiny and careful selection, and monitor them continuously.
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