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M&G Portfolio Managers (Namibia) (Pty) Ltd. (M&G Namibia) is the Namibia-based asset management subsidiary of M&G Investment Managers (Pty) Ltd., which is owned by M&G Plc (LON: MNG) in the UK. The firm was founded in 1996 as Prudential Portfolio Managers (Namibia) (Pty) Ltd. and was the first international asset management company to establish an office in Namibia. Headquartered in Windhoek, M&G Namibia offers a focused range of unit trusts for various investors.

Sanlam Investment Management (Pty) Ltd. (SIM) is the asset management subsidiary of Sanlam Life Insurance Ltd., which in turn owned by Sanlam Ltd. (JSE: SLM, OTCMKTS: SLLDY) in South Africa. Headquartered in Bellville, the firm offers a wide range of investment and financial planning solutions and a comprehensive range of local and offshore investment products to end investors, financial planners and institutions. SIM is a signatory to both the Code for Responsible Investing in South Africa (CRISA) and its forerunner, the United Nations-backed Principles of Responsible Investing (UNPRI).

Element Investment Managers (Pty) Ltd. (EIM), formerly known as Frater Asset Management, is an independent, owner-managed specialist investment management firm which was established in 1998. Located in Cape Town, South Africa, EIM provides discretionary investment management services to private individuals, institutions and retirement funds. In addition to segregated portfolios, they manage a range of unit trust and pooled funds. EIM manages Shari'ah-compliant investment portfolios on behalf of Islamic investors.

M&G Investment Management Ltd. (MAGIM) is the asset management subsidiary of MG FA Ltd., ultimately owned by M&G Plc (LON: MNG) in Great Britain. Formerly known as Prudential Investment Management Ltd., the firm was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in London. MAGIM provides investment management for a broad range of clients, with a product range that includes segregated mandates for institutions as well as retail mutual funds for individuals.

Ninety One SA (Pty) Ltd. is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Ninety One Ltd. (JSE: NY1) in South Africa. The firm was founded in 1991 and was formerly known as Investec Asset Management (Pty) Ltd. Headquartered in Cape Town, Ninety One is a specialist asset management firm which provides a range of portfolio management services and products to institutional and individual investors. They are socially responsible and are aware of their broader responsibility to society and seek to make a positive impact by focusing on initiatives that support local communities and their environments.

REVE Group, Inc. provides computer security services. The firm is a global enterprise comprising business verticals namely REVE Systems, REVE Antivirus, Le Reve, REVE Chat, Inaani, Ajura, REVE Properties, West Wind, Kloud Talk, and REVE Secure. The company was founded by M. Rezaul Hassan in 2003 and is headquartered in Singapore.

Prescient Investment Management (Pty) Ltd. (PIM) is the investment management subsidiary of Prescient Holdings (Pty) Ltd., itself is a subsidiary of PBT Group Ltd. (JSE: PBG) in South Africa. The firm was founded by Herman Steyn and Guy Toms in 1998. Headquartered in Cape Town, PIM manages money on behalf of retirement funds and vehicles, medical aid schemes, corporate entities, trusts, and individuals.

PSG Asset Management (Pty) Ltd. (PSGAM) is the asset management subsidiary of PSG Asset Management Holdings (Pty) Ltd., ultimately held by PSG Group Ltd. (JSE: PSG) in South Africa. The firm was created in 1996 when PSG Fund Management, PSG FutureWealth, PSG Alphen Asset Management and PSG Tanzanite merged, consolidating the life and investment platforms to create a one-stop platform for investment advisors and investors. Based in Constantia, PSGAM offers long-term investors a comprehensive range of local and international unit trust funds, managed multi-manager solutions, retirement products and structured products. The firm has strategic partnerships with Manco Partners, Atlantic Asset Management, Catalyst Fund Managers and Destiny Asset Managers. PSGAM is a socially responsible investor which supports the Ubuhle Babantwana Child Care Centre for HIV/AIDS infected and affected, abused and neglected children.

Mazi Macquarie Securities (RF) (Pty) Ltd. is a South African company that provides brokerage services. The joint venture company is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The company was founded in 2006. The CEO is David Victor Fass.

Part of JPMorgan Chase & Co., JPMorgan Equities South Africa (Pty) Ltd. is a South African company that provides brokerage services. The company is based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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.

Avior Capital Markets (Pty) Ltd. is the capital markets research subsidiary of Avior Capital Markets Holdings Ltd. (JSE: AVR) in South Africa. It was founded by Peter Koutromanos in 2005. Headquartered in Cape Town, the firm provides in-depth and insightful research in a broad range of equities, as well as fixed income and derivatives in South Africa and Frontier Markets, predominantly in Sub-Sahara Africa for institutional clients. Their research product uses deep, fundamental analysis aimed at discovering growth opportunities for the benefit of global investment managers.

Allan Gray (Pty) Ltd. is the investment management subsidiary of Orbis Allan Gray Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Allan & Gill Gray Foundation in South Africa. The firm is headquartered in Cape Town and has offices across Africa and an affiliate office in Australia. Founded in 1973, Allan Gray manages segregated portfolios, pooled portfolios and unit trust funds which includes their flagship long-term unit trust – Allan Gray Balanced Fund for a range of clients such as institutions, individuals, insurance companies, trusts and foundations. The firm support the principles espoused by the Code for Responsible Investing in South Africa (CRISA) and is a signatory to the United Nations endorsed Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Founded in 1995, Citigroup Global Markets (Pty) Ltd. is a brokerage services provider. The company is based in Sandton, South Africa and is a subsidiary of Citigroup, Inc.

Part of Deutsche Bank AG, Deutsche Securities (Pty) Ltd. is a South African brokerage company. The company is based in Sandton, South Africa. The company was founded in 1979. Muneer Ismail has been the CEO of the company since 2016.

Excelsia Capital Pty Ltd. (Excelsia) is an independent owner-managed investment management firm headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa. The firm was founded by Rajay Ambekar in 2016. Excelsia’s initial strategies are focused on Core (benchmark cognizant) and Aggressive (non-benchmark cognizant) equity mandates for institutional clients and individual investors. These portfolios are actively invested in listed equities and mandates and can be accommodated on a segregated basis, through a pooled structure or via their unit trust.

Cadiz Asset Management (Pty) Ltd. (Cadiz) is an investment management firm headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa. The firm was founded in 1996 as Cadiz African Harvest Asset Management (Pty) Ltd. They are owned by Warwick Private Clients (Pty) Ltd. Cadiz manages assets for both individual and institutional clients.

RMB Morgan Stanley (Pty) Ltd. is a South African company that provides brokerage services. The joint venture company is based in Sandton, South Africa. The company was founded in 1994 by Chris Meyer. Matthew Rattray has been the CEO of the company since 2011.

UBS South Africa (Pty) Ltd. (UBSSA) is the broker subsidiary of UBS AG, which is ultimately held by UBS Group AG (NYSE: UBS). The firm is headquartered in Johannesburg. UBSSA provides brokerage services to private, institutional and corporate clients.

Part of Prudential Plc, Eastspring Investments (Luxembourg) SA is a Luxembourger asset management company that provides investment solutions across a range of asset classes. The company, founded in 2012, is based in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Eastspring Investments offers a diverse range of fund products to meet the financial needs of investors at different stages of life and is committed to improving and innovating product quality. The company also promotes the concept of mutual fund financial management and focuses on retirement planning for future development. The text in non-English has been translated to English.

Eastspring Investments (Singapore) Ltd. (Eastspring Singapore) is the Singapore-based asset management arm of Eastspring Investments Group Pte Ltd., ultimately held by Prudential Plc (LSE: PRU), a multinational insurance company headquartered in London. Founded in 1994, the firm was formerly known as Prudential Asset Management (Singapore) Ltd. and changed their name to Eastspring Investments (Singapore) Ltd. in 2012. They provide investment management services to institutional clients and manage mutual funds that are offered to investors in multiple jurisdictions. Eastspring Singapore is a signatory to the UN-supported Principles of Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Eastspring Investments (Hong Kong) Ltd. (EI-HK) is the wholly-owned, Hong Kong-based asset management subsidiary of Prudential Corp. Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Great Britain-based Prudential Plc (LSE: PRU, NYSE: PUK), a multinational insurance company headquartered in London. Formerly known as Prudential Asset Management (Hong Kong) Ltd., founded in 1994, the firm was rebranded as Eastspring Investments (Hong Kong) Ltd. in 2012. EI-HK offers innovative investment solutions across key asset classes for institutional and retail investors globally.

Old Mutual Investment Group (Pty) Ltd. (OMIGSA) is an asset management firm headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Old Mutual Investment Group Holdings (Pty) Ltd., ultimately held by Old Mutual Ltd. (JSE: OMU; OTCMKTS: ODMUF). Formerly known as Old Mutual Asset Managers, OMIGSA offers segregated portfolios and pooled funds across the risk/return spectrum and manage various multi-assets, equity, fixed interest and listed property strategies for individual and institutional investors. The firm is a socially responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Part of PBT Group Ltd., Prescient Securities (Pty) Ltd. is a financial management and South African investment company that has been managing money for institutional clients since 1998. The company is based in Westlake, South Africa. The company offers expert financial services to help clients grow their wealth and achieve financial success. Prescient manages discretionary segregated accounts, pooled portfolios, and unit trusts. Clients can book a consultation to secure their financial future and achieve their goals. The CEO of the company, Willem Venter, has been leading the company since 2007.