Best Fund Provider – Thematic
Pictet Asset Management
Freeman Tsang
managing director, head of intermediaries, Asia ex-Japan
We are deeply grateful to Asian Private Banker for this recognition once again, which is especially meaningful as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of our thematic equity franchise. This accolade underscores our dedication to thematic investing, a journey that has required vision, patience, and the courage to pursue long-term opportunities driven by megatrends.
From pioneering strategies like water investments 25 years ago to today, our strength is built on the extensive expertise of over 70 investment professionals in our thematic team and a highly specialised, focused approach that sets us apart.
This award inspires us to continue innovating and delivering value for our clients, while staying true to our commitment to identifying transformative trends and creating sustainable investment solutions for the future.
Winners Rationale
“Pictet Asset Management has been a leader in thematic investing since entering this space 30 years ago. The year 2025 also marks key milestones for several of the firm’s strategies, underscoring their resilience and growth potential,” said Stanley Li, senior reporter at Asian Private Banker.
“The firm boasts a diverse line-up of high-conviction thematic strategies, covering everything from health and digitalisation to environmental solutions and human well-being. This specialised focus ensures that thematic portfolios are always ‘true to label,’ providing clients with pure-play exposure to transformative growth vectors.
“The firm actively collaborates with clients, developing customised solutions tailored to their unique asset allocation needs. This bespoke approach has proven successful, securing several key mandates and consistently attracting significant AUM in 2025.
“Crucially, the Swiss firm’s thematic expertise goes beyond listed equities to the private market, leveraging the expertise in alternative investing from the broader Pictet Group. For these reasons, Asian Private Banker is proud to again award Pictet Asset Management the prize of Best Fund Provider – Thematic Provider.”
