AMAS welcomes BLB&G and Wellington Management as new members

Basel, 14 September 2026 – The Asset Management Association Switzerland (AMAS) welcomes Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP (BLB&G) and Wellington Management Switzerland GmbH as new members. With these two internationally active companies, AMAS is strengthening its proven expertise in the areas of securities litigation, corporate governance and stewardship, as well as global asset management.

With BLB&G and Wellington Management joining the Association, AMAS has welcomed eleven new members so far this year. This continued growth underscores the importance of AMAS as the leading representative of the Swiss asset management industry.

BLB&G is an internationally active US law firm that advises and represents investment companies, asset managers and other institutional investors in capital markets disputes, corporate governance and related matters concerning the exercise of investor and shareholder rights. The firm takes an integrated approach: this ranges from the digital monitoring of investment portfolios and the identification and assessment of potential claims, through digital and automated claims-filing processes, to representation in complex capital markets and governance litigation.

With its proprietary platform, PortfolioWatch, BLB&G also supports investment companies, asset managers and institutional investors in continuously monitoring relevant proceedings and settlements globally, analysing potential losses and keeping track of key deadlines. The advice provided is consistently tailored to the individual requirements and interests of each client, including from a stewardship perspective..

“For investment companies, asset managers and institutional investors, the key is to identify relevant claims at an early stage, assess them thoroughly and take decisive action where this is in the best interests of investors. To this end, BLB&G combines digital portfolio monitoring and claims filing with many years’ experience in capital markets litigation and US class actions, as well as in governance and stewardship issues. “We look forward to contributing this perspective to the professional dialogue within AMAS, whilst at the same time keeping even closer track of the specific requirements and developments in the Swiss asset management market,” says Dr Carsten Fischer, Senior Advisor at BLB&G.

Wellington Management Switzerland GmbH is the Swiss subsidiary of Wellington Management, one of the world’s largest independent and privately held asset managers. Founded in 1928, the firm manages more than US$1 trillion for over 2,300 institutional and professional clients worldwide. Wellington combines global research and investment expertise with a broad range of equity, fixed income, multi-asset, alternative and private market strategies. The firm has its own legal entity and an office in Zurich.

“Switzerland has been a key market for Wellington Management for many years. We have had a presence here for more than ten years and, during that time, have had the privilege of supporting both discerning institutional investors and wealth management clients. Joining AMAS underlines our long-term commitment to the Swiss market. At the same time, membership provides us with an important platform to contribute our global perspective and investment expertise to the industry dialogue, to gain an even better understanding of the specific needs of the Swiss market, and to work together towards competitive framework conditions for asset management in Switzerland,” says Luca Michienzi, Co-Head of Wealth Management Switzerland at Wellington Management.

“We are delighted to welcome BLB&G and Wellington Management, two firms with strong international profiles, to AMAS. Their membership highlights the importance of the Swiss market for global players seeking to establish a long-term presence and actively contribute to the continued development of asset management in Switzerland. Both new members bring highly valuable international experience and recognised expertise to our network,” says Adrian Schatzmann, CEO of AMAS.

The growing number and diversity of its members confirm AMAS’s strategic direction. Its activities in regulation, public affairs, industry development, knowledge transfer and networking create tangible value for firms of different sizes and business profiles. At the same time, a broader membership base strengthens the industry’s collective voice and AMAS’s ability to advocate effectively for the competitiveness of Switzerland as an asset management hub.

Broadening of SFC Membership base

The Swiss Finance Council (SFC) and its founding members Credit Suisse and UBS are pleased to announce that the Association of Swiss Private Banks (ABPS), the Asset Management Association Switzerland (AMAS), the Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) and the Association of Swiss Asset and Wealth Management Banks (VAV) are joining the SFC. This will strengthen further the collaboration in representing the interests of internationally active Swiss banks and asset managers with EU stakeholders.

Link to the press release