Fund and Compliance ConsultantBorwa Financial Services Since Johan entered the financial services industry 35 years ago, he has developed into a passionate believer of the role that this industry plays within the greater South Africa, with a specific focus on the...
Moving Up
Gielie de Swardt
Head of Retail PartnershipsAlexforbes Gielie de Swardt has been appointed as Head of Retail Partnerships at Alexforbes, starting July 2024. With over 21 years of investment industry experience, he will lead the Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) strategy. De Swardt...
Lee-Ann Desai
HR Head Sygnia Lee-Ann joins the Sygnia business from the Liberty Group where she worked as a lead specialist in their human capital team for seven years. A statement from Sygnia read 'Lee-Ann Desai brings 20 years of experience in strategic human resources...
Leanne van Wyk
Head of Legal and ComplianceSygnia Sygnia has appointed Leanne van Wyk, as their Head of Legal and Compliance and a member of their executive team from 1 July 2024.She has twice been President of the Pension Lawyers Association of South Africa and is currently a...
M&G bids farewell to retiring Simon Kendall
M&G bids farewell to esteemed Portfolio Manager Simon Kendall, who is retiring after a successful 25-year career in the financial services industry, with 13 of those years spent at M&G Investments.Kendall's invaluable contributions and experience have elevated...
Unathi Loos
Portfolio ManagerM&G Investments M&G Investments is pleased to announce the appointment of Unathi Loos as the new Portfolio Manager at M&G Investments, effective July 1, 2024.Loos joins M&G from NinetyOne and will take over the resource mandates...
Paul Gooden
Natural ResourcesNinety One Ninety One has welcomed Paul Gooden into its Natural Resources team. Subject to regulatory approval, Paul, will become Co-Portfolio Manager of the Global Natural Resources strategy, which he will manage alongside George Cheveley and Dawid...
Duane Cable
CIO for South AfricaNinety One Ninety One announced the appointment of Duane Cable as Chief Investment Officer South Africa (CIO SA). In this newly created role, Cable will play a pivotal role in driving investment excellence, talent and representing the investment...
Priyesh Daya
Member, ICC International Court of ArbitrationWebber Wentzel Priyesh Daya, a partner at Webber Wentzel, was recently appointed as a member of the International Chamber of Commerce's (ICC) International Court of Arbitration, for a three-year term commencing on 1 July...
Ray Mhere
CEOCurate Ray Mhere was appointed as the CEO of Curate on 1 August, 2024. He has worked in the investment industry since 2010, with experience at three of South Africa's largest fund managers. Prior to joining Curate, Ray served as an executive head at Momentum...