NS Partners

PARTNERS OF YOUR SUCCESS.

Since 1964, NS Partners has been a trusted partner for investors seeking tailored approach, pioneering solutions and unique investment expertise.

Our Values

WHAT WE STAND FOR

Independence

Independence at the core of our approach: free from bank affiliations, product-driven incentives or hidden conflicts of interests

Talent

Strong performance is built by talented people — both the external managers we select and the professionals within our own teams.

Long-term

Long-term conviction and disciplined investing are the core of our philosophy, with full alignment of interests between the shareholders of the firm and the clients we serve.

Our History

PIONEERING SINCE 1964

1964

The founding vision

Beat Notz, a truly independent and visionary mind, imagines a new wealth management concept in Geneva. He was among the first to understand the huge potential offered by a few incredibly talented money managers on Wall Street — and decided to tap their legendary trading skills for European investors.

1967

First UCITS fund in Luxembourg

On 28 April 1967, we establish our first Luxembourg-based long only collective investment vehicle, DGC SICAV (later rebranded Diversified Growth Company) — which becomes the first UCITS fund in Luxembourg, a historic milestone in European fund history, establishing our permanent presence in the Grand Duchy.

1974

Pioneering alternative investments

We pioneer a whole new industry when we co-found Haussmann Holdings, one of the very first fund of hedge funds — thus allowing a wider public access to alternative investments. This innovation positions NS Partners at the forefront of alternative investing for decades to come.

1975

Notz Stucki & Cie is created

Beat Notz partners with his friend Christian Stucki to create Notz Stucki & Cie. Ahead of his time, he initiates pension fund management — an activity still very embryonic in Europe. The firm’s independent, talent-first investment philosophy takes full shape.

1987

European hedge fund expertise

As the less efficient markets of Europe provide good investment opportunities, we launch our Europe-focused fund of funds — investing from the start with some of the major names in European hedge funds. London has established itself as the global hub for international investing; we are there early.

2000s

Expansion and in-house strategies

After 30 years of combining outside talent to build multi-manager portfolios, we complement this expertise by launching our own single-manager strategies — in particular with funds based on promising investment themes. NS Partners transforms into a fully integrated investment management group.

2008

Navigating the financial crisis

Hedge funds suffer heavily during the 2008 financial crisis. Many managers, driven to complacency by rising markets, had massively increased their risk and leverage. Our rigorous due diligence and risk management processes prove their value. We emerge with our reputation and client trust fully intact.

December 2013

Luxembourg Super ManCo — triple licence

Our Luxembourg entity becomes the 1st Super ManCo in Luxembourg to be granted simultaneously the AIFM License, the Management Company under Chapter 15 of the UCITS Law license and the Wealth Management Activity extended services — all three licences at once. A unique and historic achievement in European fund regulation.

2021

Notz Stucki becomes NS Partners

With a new generation on board and in order to reflect the evolution of our activities, we change our brand name to NS Partners. The letters NS — initials of founders Beat Notz and Christian Stucki — carry the Group’s heritage forward while signalling a new strategic chapter focused on growth, talent and innovation.

2026

Today — Partners of your success

NS Partners is now one of the largest independent investment management groups in Switzerland and in Europe. The Group manages or administers more than CHF 15 billion in assets across three highly complementary activities: Wealth Management, Asset Management and Management Company services — across six international offices in Geneva, Zurich, London, Luxembourg, Madrid and Milan.

Sustainability

Investing with
responsibility.

As committed long-term investors, we recognise the importance of adapting to the changing investment landscape and integrating non-financial considerations into our decision-making processes.

After the launch of NS Impact — our philanthropic action — we aligned investments with our ESG values.

At NS Partners, our most significant impact lies in our role as investors. Without compromising our DNA or investment performance, we have progressively integrated ESG criteria into all stages of our investment process.

We have also created a proprietary ESG rating system, the NS Score, to assist investment managers in identifying and selecting suitable investments.

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Exceptional talent shapes long-term performance.

We are always interested in meeting investment professionals who share our values: independence, discipline, long-term thinking and client focus.

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