Our History
Over 35 Years of Active Investing.
View moreWe are an independent global asset management firm built by investors, for investors. We excel by focusing on truly active management of differentiated investment strategies.
With a 35-year heritage, we invest our clients’ capital using active strategies across discretionary, systematic and specialist solutions. As our industry evolves, we develop new products with global appeal and attractive returns to access new pools of client assets and to adapt to our clients’ changing needs.
Collectively we manage CHF 132.2 billion1 in assets for institutions, financial advisers and private investors. Our investment professionals, who on average have more than 14 years of industry experience, manage CHF 56.1 billion2 in client assets. In addition to investment management, we also offer private labelling solutions, such as management company and other support services, to third parties – a business that has grown to CHF 76.1 billion1 in assets over the past two decades.
With more than 900 people in 14 countries, we are a truly global firm in scale and resources, yet small enough to remain nimble and flexible to meet clients’ needs.
By focusing on superior investment returns, a differentiated product offering, global distribution strength and operating efficiency we seek to deliver sustainable growth for all stakeholders.
Group’s investment management business AUM2 by capability
1 As at 31 December 2018.
2 Excluding CHF 1.5 billion ARBF-related assets under management in liquidation as at 31 December 2018.
2 Excluding CHF 1.5 billion ARBF-related assets under management in liquidation as at 31 December 2018.
186
Investment Professionals
1983
independent, leading asset manager founded in 1983 with a clear focus on active management
132.2
CHF 132.2 billion¹ assets under management
900+
employees
14
global presence and reach in 14 countries
Our Mission and Values
GAM Is Agile
We are agile thinkers, who excel by looking past the headlines and challenging the status quo. Our internal processes and structures are set up for nimble and swift decision-making. Together, this allows us to be proactive, anticipate clients’ needs and offer them credible solutions.
GAM Is Collaborative
High standards of integrity drive our approach. We are open to other people’s points of view and invite conversation and discussion. Our ethos is aligned with those we invest and work for.
GAM Is Decisive
Curiosity and entrepreneurial spirit drive us to dig deeper and provide new ideas to make a difference. We are inspired by the unknown and empower individuals to make well-supported decisions and act on their convictions. We do what we truly believe in.
Our History
Corporate Responsibility
Corporate responsibility for us is not about a set of rules. It’s about each individual at GAM adhering to the highest ethical standards and demonstrating probity in everything we do, at work and in our local communities.
As asset managers, our ethos is aligned with those we invest and work for. We work diligently and with integrity to provide our clients with efficient access to investment opportunities and insights to help achieve their aspirations. By putting their capital to work, we help pension funds in mastering the challenges of an ageing society, charities in maximising their impact and individual savers in moulding their future.
We are a signatory to the United Nations-backed Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI) and are committed to constantly develop our capabilities to support our teams in incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) aspects into their specific investment decision-making processes, to enhance returns and protect long-term value for our clients. We provide updates on our sustainable investment activities and progress as part of our financial reporting.
We strive to offer a stimulating and attractive place to work – where talent is nurtured and developed, where diversity and inclusion are promoted, where employees are empowered and are held accountable for their actions. Teamwork and responsible, independent thinking among our employees are key ingredients for our success.
We encourage our staff to play an active role in the communities where they live and work, for instance by supporting their participation in local volunteering activities, hosting fund-raising events and donating to various charities. Each year we allocate a global budget to match staff donations.
Diversity and Inclusion
Our mission
At GAM, diversity and inclusion are critical to our success. By fostering an environment that embraces diverse perspectives we become better investors and better problem solvers. Embracing diversity nurtures creativity and collaboration. A diverse, inclusive environment makes us good listeners, empathetic to the needs and aspirations of our clients. Lastly, diversity and inclusion are values that attract, develop, and retain exceptional colleagues.
At GAM we provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, disability, religion or other characteristics. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued, listened to, treated fairly and respected.
Creating a genuinely diverse and inclusive workplace requires hard work, dedication and perseverance. It is never ‘mission accomplished’. It is not about favouring individuals to improve company statistics. Instead, success hinges on the willingness of each of us, as individuals, to promote a work environment that embraces difference.
Senior management take specific steps to foster this environment and cultivate inclusiveness through appropriate training at all levels and regions. We pursue diversity initiatives in recruitment, mentoring, training and workplace flexibility. We have signed the Women in Finance Charter, 30% Club and the Diversity Project to accelerate our progress toward our diversity and inclusion goals.
We cannot preach inclusion without practicing it. All our staff experiences and perspectives are invaluable to make GAM a more diverse, inclusive and successful company.