Ninety One plc

Ninety One plc is a leading independent global asset manager headquartered in London with significant operations in Cape Town, South Africa. Founded in 1991 as part of Investec Asset Management, it demerged in 2020 to operate autonomously, specializing in investment management across four core asset classes: equities, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternatives. The firm serves a diverse clientele, including private and public sector pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, insurers, corporates, foundations, central banks, wealth managers, private equity, debt investors, and large retail financial groups. With assets under management reaching GBP 130.8 billion as of March 2025, Ninety One plc maintains a strong presence in the United Kingdom, South Africa, and the rest of the world. Notable recent developments include its acquisition of Sanlam Investment Management, integrating approximately R400 billion in assets and establishing a long-term strategic partnership with Sanlam, enhancing its position in South African and global markets. Led by founder and CEO Hendrik du Toit, the company plays a pivotal role in the investment management sector, focusing on emerging markets and innovative indices like the Sovereign Biodiversity Index.