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  • Ashburton MidCap ETF wins SALTA award

    Ashburton Investments
    Thu, Mar 25, 2021

    Ashburton Investments’ MidCap ETF has won a SALTA 2021 award for the most capital raised by a South African Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) over one year.

  • Ashburton Investments nominated for SAVCA award

    Ashburton Investments
    Tue, Mar 2, 2021

    Ashburton Investments has been nominated for an award at the inaugural Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) Conference awards to be held on 4 March 2021.

  • Proposed amalgamation of the Ashburton Multi Manager Funds with the FNB Multi Manager Funds

    Ashburton Investments
    Tue, Feb 9, 2021

    Our business has taken a decision to merge funds in the Ashburton Multi Manager Fund range with the FNB Multi Manager Funds. There is a ballot process currently underway and we would like to encourage all investors in these funds to participate.

  • Ashburton Global 1200 Equity Fund of Funds ETF hits R1 billion under management

    Vicki Tagg
    Wed, Jan 13, 2021

    The Ashburton Global 1200 Equity Fund of Funds ETF (ASHEQF) has reached the notable R1 billion assets under management milestone in just over three years since it launched.

  • Promotion of James Cooke to Head of Global Equities

    James Cooke
    Mon, Nov 16, 2020

    James Cooke has been promoted to Head of Global Equities (International) and, subject to regulatory approval, to Director of Investments (International) Ashburton Investments.

  • Why Samsung may be a better bet than soaring Apple right now

    Kathy Davey
    Tue, Sep 22, 2020

    Apple has had an incredible run recently, but its valuation is now well above its hardware technology peers which means one of its biggest competitors could be a better investment right now.

  • New report reveals SA’s top priorities for impact investing

    Ashburton Investments
    Wed, Aug 19, 2020

    Ashburton Investments, the asset management arm of the FirstRand Group, today released the findings of its new report on the priorities of South African institutional investors for impact investing.

  • Changes to the fund structure of the Ashburton Global 1200 Equity ETF

    Vicki Tagg
    Tue, Jun 23, 2020

    Changing the structure of the Ashburton Global 1200 Equity ETF

  • Ashburton Investments enhances fund administration through JTC partnership

    Ashburton Investments
    Tue, May 5, 2020

    Ashburton Investments, the Jersey-based asset management business of FirstRand Group, has signed an agreement with JTC to administer fund shareholder accounts following full regulatory approval.

  • Update from our CEO: Ashburton Investments closely monitoring developments relating to the coronavirus outbreak

    Sizwe Nxedlana
    Fri, Mar 20, 2020

    Ashburton Investments is closely monitoring developments relating to the global Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We want to assure you that we are dedicating significant resources to keeping our approach up-to date as we prioritise:

  • How do you grow your investment returns in a low-growth world?

    Ashburton Investments
    Wed, Nov 27, 2019

    In a world where economic growth is slowing and uncertainty is increasing, investors may want to protect their portfolios, especially if they are predominantly in equity. But what are your options for growing your investment returns in this environment?

  • A place for offshore equity ETFs in portfolio construction

    Ashburton Investments
    Wed, Nov 27, 2019

    Investing in offshore equity can play a valuable role in your portfolio, adding diversification and, depending on your investment time horizon, a significant difference in portfolio returns.

  • How investing in mezzanine funds can diversify and enhance portfolio returns

    Ashburton Investments
    Wed, Nov 27, 2019

    There are compelling reasons why investors should consider investing in mezzanine debt - it can not only provide portfolio diversification but can also substantially enhance yield while reducing volatility.

  • New chief investment officer (CIO) appointed

    Ashburton Investments
    Fri, Oct 11, 2019

    Patrice Rassou has been appointed chief investment officer (CIO) of Ashburton Investments, the asset management business of FirstRand Limited with effect from April 2020. This is a new role created to coordinate the various investment management activities of the FirstRand group.

  • New CEO appointed at Ashburton Investments

    Sizwe Nxedlana
    Mon, Oct 7, 2019

    Sizwe Nxedlana has been appointed CEO of Ashburton Investments, the asset management arm of the FirstRand group, with immediate effect. Sizwe replaces former CEO, Boshoff Grobler, who last month moved to a new role in FirstRand Group Treasury.

  • Changes to UK property tax for non-UK resident investors

    Ashburton Investments
    Fri, Sep 20, 2019

    As a result of changes to UK tax legislation, non-UK resident investors will be subject to capital gains tax on gains made on all direct, and certain indirect, disposals of UK property.

  • Ashburton Investments SICAV – Africa Equity Opportunities Fund ("the Fund") – liquidation update

    Ashburton Investments
    Mon, Aug 12, 2019

    On 12 July 2019, we announced that the Ashburton Investments SICAV – Africa Equity Opportunities Fund would be liquidated on 12 August 2019.

  • Results of Ashburton Replica Portfolio Limited (“Replica”) – EGM results

    Ashburton Investments
    Fri, Jul 19, 2019

    Further to our news story of 20 June 2019 the results of the Extraordinary General Meeting (“EGM”) for the Ashburton Replica Portfolio Limited are listed below.

  • Ashburton Investments SICAV - Africa Equity Opportunities Fund ("the Fund") - forthcoming liquidation

    Ashburton Investments
    Fri, Jul 12, 2019

    Ashburton Investments has today, 12 July 2019, announced that following a review of our international fund range, the Ashburton Investments SICAV Board has decided that it is in the best interests of investors to close and liquidate the Africa Equity Opportunities Fund.

  • Appointment of Fidelity International as sub-investment manager

    Ashburton Investments
    Thu, Jun 20, 2019

    In February 2018, Ashburton Investments appointed FIL Pensions Management (“Fidelity”) as its investment advisor to Ashburton’s multi asset fund range.

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