Investment Solutions

Overview

Established in 1997, Investment Solutions is the largest multi-manager in South Africa, managing assets exceeding R341 billion as of September 2016. The firm offers a wide range of investment expertise and services to over 2,000 institutional clients and 40,000 private investors. Investment Solutions is a member of the Alexander Forbes Group and is recognized as a level 2 BEE contributor by rating agency Empowerdex. The firm's investment approach encompasses various asset classes, including private equity, fixed income, real estate, infrastructure, hedge funds, and venture capital. Investment Solutions focuses on multiple stages of investment, such as growth, late stage, pre-IPO, buyout, turnaround, and distressed opportunities. Their geographical focus is primarily on South Africa, with investments spanning diverse industries, including financial services, energy, infrastructure, technology, healthcare, consumer goods, telecommunications, media, retail, real estate, transport, agriculture, mining, education, and manufacturing. Investment Solutions is committed to responsible investing, endorsing the Code for Responsible Investing in South Africa (CRISA) and being a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investing (UNPRI). The firm provides comprehensive investment solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, integrating seamlessly with existing systems to offer a unified platform that simplifies the investment process. Their services are designed to be affordable, cost-effective, and easily accessible, ensuring that clients can manage their investments with ease, whether in the office or on the go.

Investment Focus

• Investment horizon: 5+ years
• Diversification across multiple asset classes and industries
• Alignment with responsible investment principles

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