NS Partners Wins WealthBriefing Swiss EAM Award 2026

NS Partners Wins WealthBriefing Swiss EAM Award 2026 for Fund Selection and Asset Allocation

NS Partners has been named winner of the “Fund Selection / Asset Allocation Offering” award at the WealthBriefing Swiss EAM Awards 2026. We are proud to receive this recognition, which highlights excellence among Switzerland’s leading independent asset managers.

Presented in Zurich, the WealthBriefing Swiss EAM Awards celebrate firms that demonstrate outstanding investment capabilities, innovation and high standards of client service across the Swiss wealth management industry. Award winners are selected following a rigorous evaluation process conducted by an independent panel of industry specialists, including consultants, representatives of custodian banks and technology providers.

As an independent asset manager based in Switzerland, NS Partners has built long-standing expertise in fund selection, manager research and multi-manager investing, which have been central to our investment approach for more than six decades. Our investment teams continuously analyse global markets and identify high-quality investment managers across asset classes, with the objective of building diversified portfolios adapted to different market environments.

The Fund Selection / Asset Allocation Offering award reflects the strength of this disciplined investment framework. By combining rigorous manager selection with thoughtful asset allocation, we aim to construct resilient portfolios designed to deliver consistent long-term outcomes for our clients.

Our approach is built on deep manager due diligence, continuous monitoring of portfolio exposures and a long-term investment perspective. This disciplined methodology allows us to adapt portfolios to evolving market conditions while maintaining a strong focus on risk management and capital preservation for our clients.

This award is also a testament to the dedication of our teams across our international offices, who work closely with private and institutional clients to develop tailored investment solutions.

We are grateful to our clients, partners and colleagues whose trust and continued support make achievements like this possible.

About NS Partners
Founded in Geneva in 1964, NS Partners is an independent asset management group specialising in fund selection, multi-manager investing and global asset allocation for private and institutional clients. The firm operates internationally and combines a long-standing investment heritage with a global perspective on markets and portfolio construction.

For more information about our services and expertise, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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NS Partners among the Top 50 independent asset managers

NS Partners is proud to be one of Switzerland’s Top 50 independent asset managers in Citywire’s 2023 survey.

This report by Citywire provides an in-depth look into Switzerland and Liechtenstein’s most influential independent asset managers. It aims to give readers a comprehensive understanding of the market and a closer look at the Swiss wealth management industry.

For the survey our CIO & Head of Asset Management, Angel Sanz, answered the following question: How is the geographic allocation of your investments changing over time?

Read our CIO’s answer here.

NS Partners – Best Portfolio Manager in the “Equity Global Blend” category at the Citywire Switzerland Awards 2023

NS Partners wins best portfolio manager in the ‘equity-global blend’ category at the Citywire Switzerland Portfolio Manager and Group Awards 2023, on 21 March in Zurich

Citywire Zurich Awards event held at Alprausch Fabrik Zurich, Credit

NS PARTNERS won the best portfolio manager prize in the “Equity – Global Blend” category of the Citywire Switzerland Portfolio Manager and Group Awards 2023. Pierre Mouton, manager of the DGC Stock Selection fund, came out on top of the 5 nominees for his results over the last 3 years.

The awards, which were presented last night by Citywire at its annual event at the Alprausch Fabrik in Zurich, recognise the best fund managers in 11 different categories. The methodology used recognises the Swiss fund manager with the best risk-adjusted return over three years. Only funds registered for public distribution in Switzerland are considered. Citywire analyses the results of 16,500 fund managers in 47 countries.

Pierre Mouton joined NS Partners in 2003. He is responsible for the group’s long only strategies and is a member of the Asset Allocation Committee. He has been managing the Luxembourg DGC – Stock Selection fund since its launch in 2013. Pierre Mouton has over 30 years of experience in the financial industry. After starting his career at AG2R La Mondiale, where he successively managed money market, bond and equity portfolios, he joined Fiduciary Trust in Geneva in 2000 as a portfolio manager. He holds a Master’s degree in finance, actuarial science and portfolio management from SKEMA Business School in Lille (France).

Pierre Mouton, Fund Manager and Head of Long Only Investments, said: “On behalf of NS Partners and my team, I am very honoured to have received this award, which recognises a disciplined investment philosophy that focuses on quality developed market stocks from around the world, combined to form a balanced portfolio. This is especially important to me because the methodology rewards risk-adjusted performance. Indeed, in my view, as a long-term investor, a result must always be assessed in the light of the risks incurred.”

2023.03.23 – Media release NS Partners – Citywire Switzerland Awards 2023

Pierre Mouton was speaking at the Citywire Switzerland awards, where he picked up the prize for best fund manager in the Equity – Global Blend category.

In the video interview above he also mentions that he finds it hard to identify quality in the utilities sector, and why he is drawn more towards industrials stocks.

He also spoke on his definition of quality stocks, why NS Partners avoids tilting too much towards either growth or value, and the importance of not being punished for overpaying.

WATCH VIDEO HERE