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Swiss Boutique Joins Global Asset Manager Network

Stephen Little Reporter London 11 March 2014

Swiss Boutique Joins Global Asset Manager Network

Zurich-based boutique Fisch Asset Management has joined global network the Group of Boutique Asset Managers - an association aimed at helping members compete more effectively internationally and increase their competitiveness.

Zurich-based boutique Fisch Asset Management has joined global network the Group of Boutique Asset Managers - an association aimed at helping members compete more effectively internationally and increase their competitiveness.

“We are delighted that a boutique of the calibre of Fisch has joined our group. Since our inaugural meeting in Valladolid under a year ago the group has now grown to 16 members, representing asset managers from Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia and managing over €100 billion ($138.8 billion) of asset under management," said chairman of GBAM José Luis Jimenez.

GBAM believes that, by sharing information, its members will be in a better position than they otherwise might have been to expand their businesses internationally. As an information exchange, the group said it seeks to:

  • Hold discussions about important business issues faced by boutique managers;
  • Share experiences and best practices in all areas of asset management;
  • Develop a better understanding of members' respective markets regions to enhance distribution; and
  • Promote the role of the specialist manager globally via social media, media relationships and forums.

Fisch Asset Management was founded in 1994 and has SFr7.4 million($8.41 million) of assets under management.

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