Rehana Rungasamy

STANLIB Asset Management Ltd. (SAM) is the multi-specialist investment subsidiary of STANLIB Ltd., ultimately held by Standard Bank Group Ltd. (JSE: SBK; ADR: SGBLY) in South Africa. The firm was created in 2002 by the merger of Liberty Asset Management and Standard Corporate and Merchant Bank Asset Management. In 2007 the Liberty Life Group acquired 100% of the ordinary shares of STANLIB Ltd. Headquartered in Johannesburg, SAM offers their clients both pooled and segregated investment solutions across a broad choice of traditional and alternative asset classes.

Part of African Alliance Ltd., African Alliance Securities Trading Ltd. is an investment banking group based in Illovo, South Africa. The South African company provides local and on-the-ground investment banking services across the African continent, including asset management, corporate finance, stockbroking, private equity, micro loans, property development, retail, and third-party administration. Michael Barnes has been the CEO of the company since 2017.

Absa Capital Securities (Pty) Ltd. is the broker/dealer subsidiary of Absa Capital (Pty) Ltd., ultimately owned by Absa Group Ltd. (JSE: ABG) in South Africa. Headquartered in Sandton, the firm provides a full spectrum of brokerage services specifically tailored for both retail and institutional investors.

Ford Financial Services, Inc. provides financial services and equipment leasing. The company underwrites its own transactions, document its own deals and fund the equipment suppliers. Its services are used by banks, accounting firms, and equipment vendors. Ford Financial Services was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Encinitas, CA.

Woolworths Financial Services (Pty) Ltd. is an online retailer based in Cape Town, South Africa. The South African company offers a wide range of products including cleaning products, accessories, prepared fruits, ready-made salads, fresh fruits, vegetables, homeware, fashion, food, and beauty products. Sivi Pillay has been the CEO of the joint venture company since 2004.

Part of Absa Group Ltd., Absa Financial Services Ltd. is a South African company that provides banking, insurance, and investment services.

Investec Wealth & Investment Management (Pty) Ltd. (Investec Wealth & Investment) is the asset management subsidiary of Investec Ltd. (JSE: INL) in South Africa. Headquartered in Johannesburg, Investec Wealth & Investment provides a wide range of products and services for individual clients, charities, trusts and clients of professional advisers on a bespoke basis.