Asset Management
Asset management is the professional service of managing investments and financial assets on behalf of clients to meet specified objectives, typically growth, income or capital preservation. The sector encompasses institutional investors, pension funds, insurance companies, endowments, sovereign wealth funds and high-net-worth individuals. Asset managers make investment decisions across equities, bonds, property, commodities and alternative assets, constructing diversified portfolios aligned with client risk profiles and return targets. The industry operates through dedicated asset management firms, divisions within banks and insurance groups, and independent wealth managers. Revenue derives primarily from management fees calculated as a percentage of assets under management, with performance fees sometimes applied when returns exceed benchmarks. South Africa's asset management industry is well developed, with major players including Allan Gray, Coronation Fund Managers, Investec Asset Management and divisions of financial services groups such as Sanlam and Old Mutual. The sector is regulated by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority, which enforces disclosure, conduct and prudential standards. Asset management plays a central role in channelling household savings into productive investment, supporting retirement provision and capital formation. The industry faces ongoing pressure from passive investment vehicles, fee compression and demands for environmental, social and governance integration. Global assets under management exceed $100-trillion, with the sector concentrated in the United States, Europe and increasingly Asia-Pacific.
Asset Management Updates
South Africa plans exchange control revamp to attract billions in investment 
By: Reuters 28th April 2026 South Africa has proposed a sweeping overhaul of its decades-old rules governing money flows, including tightening its control on crypto assets,... →
Failing municipal infrastructure, not water scarcity, driving South Africa’s water crisis
By: Creamer Media Reporter 3rd March 2026 South Africa’s escalating water outages are being driven primarily by failing infrastructure rather than water scarcity, and the country is facing... →
The Confluence Revolution: Why Private Credit is Gaining Traction in Africa – Part 1
11th November 2025 Africa has observed rapid growth in private credit over the last few years, and when considering this rise alongside the broader trends we are... →
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