Pictet Funds

Pictet began looking at broadly diversified SRI in 1997, and has since developed two forms of sustainable investments. First, we have built a growing reputation in SRI core equity portfolios (best-in-class) for all major markets. Second, we have taken a thematic approach, focusing on environmental themes or sectors that are key to the concept of sustainability (water, clean energy, timber and agriculture). In December 2005, Pictet and Ethos, the Swiss foundation promoting SRI investment and corporate governance services, decided to develop a partnership to manage socially responsible investment for institutional investors. This partnership has positioned itself as one of the leading players in Europe in the field of socially responsible investment. By combining Pictet's wide-ranging investment skills and expertise with Ethos's knowledge and experience in active corporate governance and ownership, the two companies are able to offer an appealing and original range of funds to both institutional and private investors.

Manager profile

Hans Peter Portner joined Pictet Asset Management in 1997 and is Head of the Sector & Theme Funds team and also a Senior Investment Manager. He began his investment career in 1992 with UBS Brinson in Basel as Portfolio Manager for international equities, where he managed single country funds and capital preservation funds. In 1997 he joined Pictet Asset Management in Geneva as Senior Investment Manager for international equities, role he pursued in London from 1999 to 2001. Hans Peter is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and holds a Master’s degree in Economics from the University of Bern.

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