TAIPEI, December 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Pictet Asset Management (PAM), the global leader in active thematic equity asset management, has launched the first “Investing in the Future University Competition 2023” (Competition) in five markets in Asia, with a focus on megatrends and environmental thematic investing. It aims to empower younger generations who aspire to become investors by improving their knowledge and skills in thematic investing, while promoting their environmental awareness and responsible investment spirit.
Competition through Asia identify environmental opportunities
The competition covers Hong Kong SAR, Mainland China, Singapore, South Korea And Taiwan*. Participants will see themselves as investment managers within PAM’s equity thematic team to identify and analyze a company with attractive growth prospects and offering products and services to address pressing environmental issues around the world. Students will apply their financial knowledge to assess the impact of ESG (environmental, social and governance) factors on a company’s growth prospects. The finalist teams will have the opportunity to present their ideas at the Grand Finale in Hong Kong SAR.
The regional competition benefits from the support of the School of Business and Management of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST Business School) as the main academic partner, and seven renowned universities in these five Asian markets. These include the Faculty of Commerce and Economics of The University of Hong Kong (HKU Business School); For example, the College of Economics and Management from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Fudan University School of Management and Zhejiang University International Business School (ZIBS) from Mainland China; Nanyang Technological University, national university of singapore; And National Cheng Kung University Since Taiwan; as well as three leading international organizations: the International Chamber for Sustainable Development as an evaluation partner, the Association of Asia-Pacific Business Schools and the World Green Organization.*.
*Market and supporting organization names are listed alphabetically.
“We are happy to unveil our first university competition in Asia, focusing on environmental thematic investments. Pictet Asset Management has nearly three decades of expertise in thematic investing and the prowess to unlock the secular growth value of Megatrends. We believe investors have a responsibility to redirect their capital towards green solutions by investing in fast-growing companies in the environmental sector – with the aim of achieving long-term financial returns while creating positive environmental and social impacts “, said Junjie WatkinsEquity Partner, Pictet group and CEO of Asia ex Japan at Pictet Asset Management. “It is essential to recognize that having a sense of responsibility applies not only to the current generation, but also to future generations. We are therefore on a mission to inspire the next generation of changemakers by leveraging our market and investment expertise combined with our practical expertise. on experience.”
Pioneering and efficient thematic management
PAM is one of the world’s largest managers of actively managed thematic equity funds and accounts for 8% of its total assets in SFDR Article 9 funds globally* – the market share of Article 9 funds is among the highest in the world. PAM manages 17 thematic equity strategies, with $63 billion assets under management as of December 31 September 30, 2023. As a pioneer in thematic investing, the success of PAM’s thematic franchise has been built steadily over the years, based on a measured approach to selecting and monitoring long-term trends that may evolve over time. over economic cycles.
Despite market volatility and economic uncertainty in 2023, PAM’s thematic equity strategies continued to gain traction in 2023. Asia. The strength and fundamental value of PAM’s thematic equity capabilities lies in its resilience and ability to seize growth opportunities driven by megatrends.
*Source: Morningstar Article 8 and Article 9 Funds: Third Quarter 2023 Review
Megatrends: transformational changes impacting the world and revenues
The competition focuses on the Environment cluster of megatrends which covers climate change, resource scarcity, environmental quality, as well as biodiversity and ecosystem services. Growing awareness of the risks of climate change prompts actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build resilience, while economic growth drives demand for resources, leading to shortages, pressure on resources and a focus on resource efficiency. Industrialization has worsened pollution, affecting health and the economy, making environmental protection a priority; the rapid loss of biodiversity and its economic impacts are raising awareness and prompting policy and behavioral changes.
Megatrends encompass the social, demographic, environmental and technological changes that are shaping our world. PAM believes that megatrends are a crucial source of long-term revenue and profit growth and therefore serve as the basis for each of its thematic equity portfolios. They are derived from information provided by Pictet’s thematic advisory committees and were jointly identified and determined by PAM and the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies (CIFS), a global research and consultancy company. The resulting megatrend framework consists of 21 megatrends categorized into six groups, namely Environment, Technology And Science, Global governance, Demography, Economy And Company.
Each Megatrend enhances PAM’s thematic equity capabilities and is an essential element in the formulation and development of its thematic equity strategies.
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About the Pictet group
The Pictet group is a partnership of eight owner-managers, whose principles of succession and transfer of ownership have remained unchanged since its creation in 1805. It only offers wealth management, asset management and financial solutions. alternative investment and associated asset services. The Group does not engage in investment banking and does not grant commercial loans. With CHF 638 (713 USD) billion in assets under management or in custody June 30, 2023Pictet is today one of the leaders EuropeIndependent wealth and asset managers based for private clients and institutional investors.
Based at Geneva, Switzerland, and founded there, Pictet today employs more than 5,300 people. It has 30 offices around the world, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Basel, Brussels, Dubai, Frankfurt, Geneva, Hong Kong,Lausanne, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Milan, Monaco, Montreal, Munich, Nassau, New York, Osaka, Paris, Rome, Shanghai, Singapore, Stuttgart, Taipei, Tel Aviv, Tokyo, TurinVerona and Zurich.
About Pictet Asset Management
Pictet Asset Management (Pictet AM), part of the Pictet Group, provides specialist investment management services across a range of strategic capabilities, including multi-asset solutions, thematic equities, emerging and alternative markets, with 260 billion dollars of assets under management June 30, 2023. Its clients include financial institutions, pension funds, foundations and financial advisors. Pictet AM has 18 business development centers around the world. In Asiait has offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Taipei, Osaka, TokyoAnd Singapore.
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