webinar
Navigating the Path to Business Success
Behind every successful asset manager is a successful business, guided by a clear vision, a well-thought-through strategy.
This November, host Leigh Kohler is joined by the leaders of three of South Africa’s most successful asset managers: Cheree Dyer, CEO of Prescient Asset Management, Derrick Msibi, CEO of STANLIB Asset Management, and Bradley Anthony, MD of Fairtree Asset Management, to find out how they’ve successfully navigated their respective businesses despite turbulent market conditions and difficult operating environments.
We will also hear from Richo Venter on our Hybrid Approach as well as the quarterly performance of our solutions.
Register now to gain insight from our asset managers on how to future-proof your business.
Date: Wednesday, 22 November 2023
Time: 09:30 AM – 11:00 AM
CPD Point: TBC
About the webinar
We often forget that asset management is more than just about portfolio managers, investment teams, CIOs and performance. Behind every successful asset manager is a successful business, guided by a clear vision, a well thought-through strategy, and an experienced CEO or MD, who along with their management teams are responsible for execution, delivery, and business objectives.
The business of asset management is looking beyond the investment philosophy and process of the asset manager but rather taking a deeper look at the challenges and opportunities of running a successful asset management business.
We discuss this topic with the leaders of three of South Africa’s most successful asset managers: Cheree Dyer, CEO of Prescient Asset Management, Derrick Msibi, CEO of STANLIB Asset Management, and Bradley Anthony, MD of Fairtree Asset Management, to find out how they’ve successfully navigated their respective businesses despite turbulent market conditions and difficult operating environments.
We unpack the major challenges and opportunities that lay on the horizon and how these businesses plan to deal with them. We also delve into the impact and importance of asset managers on the investment value proposition of financial advisers, the important role that financial advisers have played in the growth of the retail asset management industry, as well as key-takeaways from our asset managers on how to future-proof your business.
Learning outcomes:
- Understanding the Holistic Nature of Asset Management
- Importance of Leadership and Strategy
- Navigating Turbulent Market Conditions
- Challenges and Opportunities in Asset Management
- Impact of Asset Managers on Financial Advisors
- Role of Financial Advisors in Retail Asset Management
- Future-Proofing Your Business
- Industry Insights from South African Leaders
- Strategic Thinking in Asset Management
- Networking and Collaboration Opportunities
The speakers
Cheree Dyer
CEO
Prescient Asset Management
Cheree was appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Prescient Investment Management in 2018 and has been a member of the board ever since. She joined the Prescient group in 2005, following the completion of her articles at KPMG and having worked in London’s financial services industry for 2.5 years. In her 18-year career at Prescient she has held a number of key positions, her last one being as CEO of Prescient Securities – the stockbroking arm of the Prescient Group.
Cheree has broad knowledge and experience of the financial services industry and serves on the Investment Committee of ASISA. Outside of Prescient, she is Chairman of the Gen Re Board of Directors (a reinsurance company and subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway), as well as a member of the boards of PBT Limited and SABI SABI.
She is passionate about sustainable change, developing young investment professionals and driving diversity in the investment industry. As a CFA Society South Africa and Prescient Foundation (a non-profit organisation established by the Prescient Group) board member she actively fosters change in the investment industry and society.
Derrick Msibi
CEO
STANLIB Asset Management
As head of one of SA’s iconic asset management companies, Derrick has a deep commitment to ensuring STANLIB makes a positive contribution to society’s developmental goals, while helping investors to protect and grow their financial futures and dreams. Since his appointment as STANLIB Asset Management’s Chief Executive Officer in May 2017, Derrick has spearheaded a new direction for the business, focused on implementing technology to improve investment and back-office efficiencies, forging links with international partners to extend the group’s offering to its clients, and rationalising the suite of funds to appeal to a changing market. Under his leadership, STANLIB is aiming to become the most progressive asset manager. This is setting the scene for long-term growth.
Derrick started his career in the asset management industry at Old Mutual Investment Group. In the course of his career, he has held senior positions including Executive Director: Marketing and Distribution, Executive Director: Alternative Investments, Corporate Finance Analyst and Portfolio Manager, and Head: Alternative Investments. His broad experience has given him a deep understanding of investment management, corporate finance and general management in the financial services sector.
As part of his contribution to nation-building, Derrick is involved in non-profit entities, mainly focused on education and social housing. He has served as a director of various companies in financial services, food, toll roads and diversified investment holdings, and as a member and chair of various investment committees dealing with mainly non-public investments.
Derrick is an avid road runner who has completed 20 Comrades marathons, 19 Two Oceans Ultramarathons and over 40 standard marathons. He owns a substantial jazz music collection and enjoys reading financial, religious and leadership literature. He is a fan of Orlando Pirates and Arsenal football clubs and values the time he spends with his wife and four children.
Bradley Anthony
MD
Fairtree Asset Management
Bradley Anthony has extensive financial markets experience, having started his career in banking in 1993 at Nedcor. His banking roles extended from fixed income trading and structuring to head of domestic treasury at Cape of Good Hope Bank. After a few years at Rand Merchant Bank, Bradley pivoted from banking to asset management. He has since held several senior positions within asset management, including head of fixed income at BOE Asset Management in 2002 and chief investment officer of Momentum Alternative Investments in 2007. Bradley joined Fairtree, a leading global investment manager, in 2011 and is currently Managing Director of Fairtree Asset Management, responsible for managing and directing all business operations and ensuring the integrity of all investment processes.
Richo Venter
Portfolio Manager
INN8 Invest
Richo started his career in 2004 at Life Healthcare as a credit analyst. In 2005 he got an opportunity to work for the FSCA as an analyst in their Collective Investment Schemes department, where his passion for unitised investments started. He subsequently joined STANLIB in 2007 and served in multiple roles, including heading up the STANLIB Asset Management Implementation & Analytics team. In 2013 he joined INN8 Invest/STANLIB Multi-Manager as a research analyst, conducting investment research and building investment management tools for the business. Since 2016 he has been a member of the portfolio management team, managing various multi-managed funds and models. He is currently the Joint Head of Portfolio Management of INN8 Invest. Richo completed his BCom Honours (cum laude) at the University of Pretoria in 2003 and is also a CFA Charterholder.
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