John Orford

Old Mutual Customised Solutions (Pty) Ltd. (Customised Solutions) is the asset management subsidiary of Old Mutual Investment Group Holdings (Pty) Ltd., ultimately owned by Old Mutual Ltd. (JSE: OMU) in South Africa. The firm was founded in 2001 as Old Mutual Global Index Trackers (Pty) Ltd. and changed their name to Old Mutual Customised Solutions (Pty) Ltd. in May of 2015. Headquartered in Pinelands, Customised Solutions provides investment advisory services to corporations, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, insurance companies, collective trusts, various global unit trust funds such as UCITS, investment companies, municipal government entities, and charitable organizations.

Futuregrowth Asset Management (Pty) Ltd. (Futuregrowth) is an investment management firm headquartered in headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa. The firm was founded in 1994 as a product within Southern Asset Management and transformed by FirstRand group into a financial services firm in 2000. They are a subsidiary of Old Mutual Investment Group (Pty) Ltd., ultimately owned by Old Mutual Ltd. (LSE: OML) in Great Britain. Futuregrowth manages the full range of fixed interest and developmental impact funds for institutional and retail clients.

Nedgroup Securities (Pty) Ltd. is the brokerage subsidiary of Nedbank Group Ltd. (JSE: NED) in South Africa. Headquartered in Sandton, Nedbank provides brokerage services for retail and institutional investors.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management International (GSAMI) is the Great Britain-based asset management subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Asset Management International Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) in the US. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1990. GSAMI is the hub of Goldman Sachs' European activities, which include investment banking, trading, asset management and securities services. Their clients include individuals, families and family entities, banks and thrift institutions, pooled investment vehicles, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, insurance companies, corporations, and other business entities.

Network International Plc provides security services. The firm's forensic sciences division provides detailed forensic analysis of audio & video tapes, computer systems, hand writing, documents and finger prints. The company is headquartered in London, UK.

Part of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Ltd., PricewaterhouseCoopers, Inc. is a South African company that provides accounting, auditing, and bookkeeping services. The company is based in Sunninghill, South Africa.

Globeleq Africa Ltd. engages in the operation and management of thermal and renewable power plants. The firm operates Boshof solar power, Klipheuwel wind farm, Soutpan solar power, and Kribi power. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Globeleq Ltd. provides energy generation service. It offers services to communities, organizations and the governments sectors. The company was founded by Robert Hart in 2002 and is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.

Allied Technologies Ltd. operates as a investment holding company involved in the fields of telecommunications, multi media and information technology. It operates through three divisions: Telecommunications, wireless and converged services, Multi-media and electronics and Information technology. The Telecommunications, wireless and converged services division provides communications, vehicle tracking, fleet management and telematics, fleet communication, converged and two-way radio services. The Multi-Media and Electronics division designs and manufactures set-top boxes for terrestrial, satellite, internet protocol based and hybrid television and is a leading developer of digital media delivery technology and services for the international TV industry. The Information technology division provides payment platforms and software services. Allied Technologies was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Gauteng, South Africa.

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.

Fairtree Asset Management (Pty) Ltd. (Fairtree) is the alternative fund management subsidiary of Fairtree Capital Pty Ltd. in South Africa. The firm was founded in 2006 by André Malan and Jacobus Nel. Headquartered in Bellville with an office in the British Virgin Islands, Fairtree manages alternative and long-only investment portfolios across all global asset classes for institutional clients and high net worth individuals.

Flagship Asset Management (Pty) Ltd. is a private company based in Constantia, ZA. and has subsidiaries in South Africa, United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia. Flagship Asset Management's mission is to be the navigators and authority of your complete investment future, wherever it may lead. The South African company was founded in 2001. Simon Hudson has been the CEO of the company since 2001.

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.

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).

Vunani Fund Managers Pty Ltd. (VFM) is an asset management firm headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa. The firm was founded in 1999 and is a subsidiary of Vunani Capital Pty Ltd., which is owned by Vunani Ltd. (JSE: VUN). VFM provides a broad suite of investment solutions for institutional and retail clients.

Women Investment Portfolio Holdings Ltd. provides investment services in listed and unlisted companies. The private company is based in Houghton, ZA. and has subsidiaries in United Kingdom and South Africa. The South African company was founded by Louisa Madiako Mojela, Wendy Yvonne Nomathemba Luhabe, Gloria Tomatoe Serobe, Nomhle Canca. Louisa Madiako Mojela has been the CEO since incorporation.

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.

Dubai International Capital LLC. (Investment Management) (Dubai International Capital-IM) is the investment management division of Dubai International Capital LLC, wholly-owned by Dubai Holding and ultimately held by the Government of Dubai's Dubai Holding LLC in the United Arab Emirates. The firm was established in 2004 with the mandate to build an international portfolio of diverse business assets across a broad range of industries. They are based in Dubai and seek to achieve above average risk-adjusted returns on investments in established and developing markets and to assist in the diversification of Dubai Holding's portfolio.

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.

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.

Merchant West Investments (Pty) Ltd. is a boutique asset management company founded in 2012, based in Cape Town, ZA. The South African company has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom and South Africa. Merchant West Investments is a multi-strategy asset management business that places the highest priority on the stewardship of clients' assets. The private company offers a range of investment strategies, including the Value Fund and the SCI Property Income Fund, which provide long-term capital growth and high income returns, respectively. The company's controlling shareholder is Merchant West Holdings (Pty) Ltd, one of the largest and most successful independent financial services businesses in South Africa. Paul Stewart has been the CEO of the company since 2020.

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.

Bytes Technology Group Ltd. provides information technology training, support and consultancy services. Its services include computation of electronics conglomerates and document solutions. The company is headquartered in Rivonia, South Africa.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.