Into the 21st century

Proud of having stood the test of time, the Bank celebrated its bicentennial in 2005 after weathering the storm of political upheavals and financial crises for over two hundred years.

One year later, another milestone was reached with the inauguration of the Bank's new headquarters at 60, Route des Acacias in Geneva. The new building combines ecological economy with state-of-the-art technology and shows both a traditional and a contemporary face to the world.

In these early years of the 21st century, the Bank has made sustainable development one of its key concerns. Pictet & Cie is committed to managing its operations in accordance with the principles of sustainability and, above all, to offering its clients a wide choice of quality products in the area of sustainable investment.

In 2008, the Bank launched the Prix Pictet, the world's first and premier photographic prize dedicated to the theme of sustainable development. 

Ending 2009, Pictet & Cie employed more than 3,000 people worldwide and had approximately 388 billion Swiss francs in assets under management and administration. The Bank is pursuing its international expansion and currently has 20 offices in some of the most important financial centres throughout the world.

To ensure we can continue to concentrate, at all times, on our clients' specific needs, we believe it is important to continue growing organically, without resorting to mergers or acquisitions.

This strategy, a rarity in today's world, will enable us to maintain and perpetuate the values we hold dear. Our independence, our search for excellence, our integrity and our respect for others form the founding principles of our corporate culture.

This will allow us to continue our expansion without losing sight of our traditions and without breaking with the Bank's sense of continuity. It is our values that form the cohesive force among all our various businesses and the entities of our international network, setting us apart from the rest.