GENEVA, Oct. 14, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In order to respond to changes in the needs of its private and institutional clients, the Swiss banking group SYZ is extending its range of available asset classes by offering investments in private equity to its clients, in partnership with the global private equity group ACE & Company, which will identify and manage these investments.
In the current environment marked by very low interest rates - or even negative in the case of the Swiss franc - and high equity volatility, SYZ already offers investors a series of high-added value investment solutions that are generally less correlated with conventional markets, such as multi-asset strategies, absolute return, credit and multi-management products. To extend the range of solutions offered, SYZ has entered into a partnership with ACE & Company, a recognised global private equity group. "A modern private bank has to continuously meet the needs of its clients and offer them viable and high-performing solutions. Thanks to its high potential returns and low correlation with the main markets, private equity is an attractive asset class that has its place in diversified portfolios of sophisticated clients, but which requires specific expertise." said Eric Syz, CEO of SYZ.
ACE & Company will present private equity investment opportunities to a SYZ ad hoc investment committee, which will assess them based on rigorous selection criteria. These products will then be offered to institutional or private clients of the SYZ Group.
Founded in 2005, ACE & Company is a global private equity group specialised in co-investments with 32 employees in 5 offices worldwide. The group is able to invest across the entire range of private equity investments, from business angel to buyout, including growth capital and special situations.
Commenting on the new partnership with Swiss banking group SYZ, Adam Said, CEO and founder of ACE & Company, said: "We are delighted to collaborate with SYZ thanks to the in-depth knowledge of the companies and deals we invest in. We will be advising our partners and investors in what we know best, collaborating with them and aligning the interests of different stakeholders."
For further information please contact:
| For SYZ |
| Moreno Volpi |
| Tel.: +41 (0)58 799 16 98 |
| E-mail: moreno.volpi@syzgroup.com |
| For ACE & Company |
| Laura de Pontbriand, Burson-Marsteller |
| Tel: +41 (0)22 593 69 28 |
| E-mail: laura.depontbriand@bm.com |
About SYZ
Founded in 1996 in Geneva, Swiss banking group SYZ focuses exclusively on asset management via two complementary pillars: high-end private banking and asset management. SYZ employs 580 staff and has CHF 40 billion (EUR 37 billion) in assets under management. Headquartered in Geneva, the Group also has offices in Zurich, Lugano, Locarno, London, Edinburgh, Luxembourg, Brussels, Paris, Milan, Reggio Emilia, Bologna, Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, Saragossa, Dubai, Miami, Nassau, Johannesburg and Hong Kong.
www.syzgroup.com
About ACE & Company
ACE & Company, founded in 2005, is a global private equity group specialized in co-investments. By combining in-house team capabilities with those of its partners, ACE is able to source and execute superior investments. The company allocates across the spectrum of private markets, leading or participating in early to late stage equity opportunities.
www.aceandcompany.com
Press release - English: http://hugin.info/166509/R/1958719/713785.pdf
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