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Media release · 28 Aug 2026

Pictet announces first half 2026 results

Today, the Pictet Group published unaudited figures for the first half of 2026 showing a consolidated net profit of CHF 371 million (+12%), an operating income of CHF 1.637 billion (+4% compared to the first half of 2025) and total expenses before tax of CHF 1.165 billion (+1%).

Media release · 14 Jul 2026

Pictet raises USD 253m for first environment co-investment fund

Pictet Alternative Advisors (“Pictet”) today announces the final close of Environment Co-Investment Fund I (the “Fund”), raising USD 253m in committed capital, above its target of USD 200m.

Media release · 10 Jul 2026

Prix Pictet announces ‘Jungle’ as theme for twelfth cycle during opening week of Les Rencontres d’Arles

For nearly two decades, the Prix Pictet has used photography to spotlight the defining sustainability challenges of our time and is now firmly established as one of the world’s leading photography awards.

Media release · 01 Jul 2026

Pictet Wealth Management appoints Kelvin Tay as CIO Asia

Media release · 30 Jun 2026

Pictet Group named official partner of Paris Photo

Pictet Group becomes Official Partner of Paris Photo, the world’s leading photography fair, with a dedicated Prix Pictet exhibition inside the Grand Palais, Paris, 12–15 November 2026 (preview on 11 November).

Media release · 18 Jun 2026

Pictet Alternative Advisors acquires landmark Zurich Marriott Hotel for direct real estate strategy

The Elevation II direct real estate fund and associated capital advised by Pictet Alternative Advisors (the “Fund”), partnering with Vertell Asset Management as operating partner, has acquired the Zurich Marriott Hotel.

Media release · 05 Jun 2026

Pictet raises $1.53bn for sixth private equity co-investment fund

This is the sixth vintage in Pictet’s private equity co-investment franchise and represents the largest fund raised in the series to date.

Media release · 03 Jun 2026

Pictet Alternative Advisors and Stoneweg add another high-quality asset to their Dutch Logistics Platform “AXIS”

Axis, the growing last-mile logistics platform founded by Pictet Alternative Advisors (“Pictet”) and Stoneweg, has acquired another high-quality asset at Engelandlaan 3, Maastricht Airport.

Media release · 27 May 2026

Pictet Alternative Advisors and Scantum DW acquire another logistics asset in Kerpen – Launch of new platform

The joint venture between Pictet Alternative Advisors (“Pictet”) and Scantum DW (“Scantum”) continues its growth trajectory with the acquisition of a warehouse on a 22,000 square metre plot in Kerpen, Germany from LyondellBasell, for the development of a modern ca. 14,000 square metre logistics asset.

Media release · 17 Apr 2026

Pictet Asset Management invests in MLase AG

The first vintage of Pictet Asset Management’s European pri-vate debt strategy has provided debt financing to MLase AG, a leading developer and manufacturer of high-quality laser and light systems for medical applications, in a transaction with private equity sponsor Maxburg Capital Management GmbH.

Media release · 13 Apr 2026

Pictet and Viga expand joint venture partnership with acquisition of Project Delta

Viga Real Estate (“Viga”) and Pictet Alternative Advisors (“Pictet”) are pleased to announce the acquisition of Project Delta, marking the first expansion of their recently established joint venture following the successful completion of Project Gateway.

Media release · 25 Mar 2026

Pictet raises over €400m for first direct private equity strategy

Pictet Alternative Advisors (“Pictet”) has announced the final close of Pictet Private Equity Entrepreneur Capital I (“Entrepreneur Capital” or the “Fund”), its first direct private equity strategy, at €403m. The LP base includes foundations, pension funds, institutional family offices and entrepreneurs.

Media release · 05 Mar 2026

Catella and Pictet Alternative Advisors launch a joint venture to expand their development activities in Copenhagen

Catella and Pictet Alternative Advisors have formed a joint venture to deliver 205 apartments in Greater Copenhagen. The joint venture further strengthens Pictet Alternative Advisors’ presence in the Nordic residential sector, bringing its portfolio close to 1,000 apartments, both development and standing assets, located in Stockholm and Copenhagen. The partnership reflects both parties’ strong belief in the Nordic and Copenhagen residential market.

Media release · 02 Mar 2026

The long-term performance of Swiss equities and bonds (1900–2025)

Pictet Wealth Management has released the updated edition of its study on the long-term performance of Swiss equities and bonds. The analysis now extends back to 1900 – previously 1926 – and includes the performance of Swiss equities and Swiss franc-denominated bonds from 1900 to 1925.

Media release · 19 Feb 2026

Pictet Asset Services partners with Pareto Asset Management

Pictet Asset Services, the asset servicing business line of the Pictet Group, has been appointed by Pareto Asset Management – the Oslo-based asset management arm of the Pareto Group, a leading independent provider of financial services in the Nordic market – to provide custody, management company and fund administration services for its Luxembourg-domiciled UCITS umbrella fund.

Media release · 17 Feb 2026

Pictet’s Direct Private Equity strategy invests in Tretor

Pictet Alternative Advisors’ Direct Private Equity strategy has invested on behalf of its clients in TRETOR AG, launching a long-term strategic partnership aimed at building Switzerland’s leading accounting services group focused on serving the country’s SMEs.

Media release · 10 Feb 2026

Pictet announces full-year results for 2025

The Pictet Group today released its unaudited results for 2025, ahead of the publication of its annual report at the end of April.

Media release · 04 Nov 2025

Changing demographics and advancing technology – a new frontier for growth

Global population structures are changing – the number of working-age adults in the world’s leading advanced economies will fall over the next 25 years due to a mix of ageing societies and low birth rates. As a result of shrinking labour forces and rising dependency ratios, the traditional engines of growth are losing momentum.

Media release · 26 Sep 2025

Alfredo Jaar wins Prix Pictet ‘Storm’

Chilean artist Alfredo Jaar was announced on 25 September, at the Victoria & Albert Museum, in London, as the winner of Prix Pictet ‘Storm’, the 11th cycle of Prix Pictet. Jaar was selected from a shortlist of twelve photographers by an independent jury for his 2025 series The End.

Media release · 10 Sep 2025

Pictet Alternative Advisors and Stoneweg launch new Dutch logistics real estate platform ‘Axis’

Pictet Alternative Advisors (PAA), the alternative investment business of the Pictet Group, and Stoneweg, an alternative investment group, have announced the launch of ‘Axis’, a specialised logistics platform for the Dutch market. The platform will invest in small and mid-box logistics assets, with a strong focus on prime urban and last-mile locations in the Randstad area and targeted key logistics markets across the Dutch regions.

Media release · 29 Aug 2025

Pictet announces first half 2025 results

Today, the Pictet Group published unaudited figures for the first half of 2025. Operating income amounted to CHF 1.570 billion (on a par with the first half of 2024), while total expenses before tax decreased to CHF 1.151 billion (down 2%). Profit for the first half reached CHF 331 million (up 3%).

Media release · 14 May 2025

Pictet Technologies opens a new financial tech hub in Lisbon

Pictet, one of Europe’s leading independent wealth and asset managers, announced the extension of its dedicated digital software factory, Pictet Technologies, to Lisbon, Portugal. This new hub will contribute to Pictet's ongoing digital transformation, leveraging Portugal's vibrant talent pool and strategic location for advanced software services.

Media release · 09 Jul 2024

Pictet Alternative Advisors buys Technology Services Group

Second UK investment by direct private equity team

Media release · 22 Apr 2024

Pictet launches ELTIF focused on co-investments in environmental theme

Pictet Alternative Advisors (“PAA”), the Pictet Group’s wholly owned alternative investment business, today announces the launch of the Pictet Private Assets SICAV – Environment Co-Investment Fund I ELTIF (“the Fund”), offering investors greater access to innovative environmental technology investments across private markets.

Media release · 13 Dec 2023

Pictet raises USD 320m for thematic private equity health fund

Pictet Alternative Advisors (PAA) has announced the final close of its first healthcare-focused thematic private equity fund at USD 320 million, exceeding its target size of USD 300 million.

Media release · 14 Jun 2023

Pictet raises USD 362m for its second flagship real estate co-investment vehicle

Pictet Alternative Advisors (PAA), the Pictet Group’s wholly owned alternative investment business, has announced the final close of its second flagship real estate co-investment fund at USD 362m, exceeding its target size of USD 300m.

Media release · 23 May 2023

Mandarin Oriental announces new luxury residences in Madrid

Mandarin Oriental, the award-winning luxury hospitality brand reveals the development of its latest residential project in Madrid. Located on the intersection of Hermosilla Street and Nuñez de Balboa Street, the new Mandarin Oriental Residences, Madrid will feature 30 exceptional apartments, expected to open in January 2025.

Media release · 17 Jan 2023

Pictet Alternative Advisors expands direct private equity team

Pictet Alternative Advisors (PAA) has strengthened its direct private equity capabilities with the hiring of five experienced investment professionals.

Media release · 29 Nov 2022

Pictet Asset Management expands Fixed Income range into Private Debt

Pictet Asset Management (“Pictet AM”) continues to strengthen its Fixed Income offering with the recruit-ment of four private debt specialists.