We aim to deliver high income and superior risk-adjusted returns while comfortably accommodating liquidity shocks, minimising default risks and diversifying exposure to a wide range of macro-economic outcomes.
A style-agnostic fund with a focus on growth assets and stock selection. We aim to achieve the returns you deserve and minimize surprises with our relative risk management approach. Invest in a smart and more secure way through all market cycles.
We believe that the action of compounding over long periods is the most powerful force in investing. Quality businesses possess the ability to sustainably generate high returns on investment.
Merchant West held its first in-person event of 2023 on 1 June 2023 in Sandton, Gauteng. This event was open to all clients and suppliers of the Merchant West Group.
The event was hosted by Merchant West Investments where Daniel King, Economist and Head of Fixed Income Investments, presented an in-depth analysis of “The World’s Big Debt Problem (and what it means for South African Investors).
The objective of the event was to provide all attendees with valuable insights into the current economic landscape and how it may impact business and investment opportunities in South Africa. During the event, Daniel discussed the impact of the growing global debt problem and its impact on the South African economy, interest rates, inflation, and investment markets.
We believe that Merchant West Group clients and suppliers found this event particularly informative.
Attendees had the opportunity to gain valuable insights into investment markets, the broad range of services and solutions that Merchant West has to offer, and network with other businesspeople.
Keith Watson holds a BComm from Unisa and MBA from Edinburgh Business School. He was with Standard Bank for 20 years of which 12 were in the Vehicle and Asset Finance business division. Keith was appointed as the director of the Vehicle and Asset Finance department in charge of Strategy and Business Support. He was then later made Director of Sales. Keith joined the Merchant West Group in August 2014 and was initially responsible for running Ariva. In November 2016, he was appointed as the Managing Director of the Asset Finance business.
Paul has completed both BA (Industrial Psychology) and BBA (Economics, Finance) degrees and is a Fellow of SA Institute for Financial Markets. He has worked in investments both internationally and in South Africa. Since 2005 he has been associated with Bridge Fund Managers and its predecessor companies Plexus and Grindrod Asset Management. The Bridge business was acquired by Merchant West Investments in 2020 and Paul has been the Managing Director ever since. Paul has served on and chaired various industry committees including the ACI and Asisa. Paul has been in the financial services industry for over 29 years.
Daniel has a Master’s degree in financial economics and has worked in the investment industry for 10 years. He started his career in asset management where he was responsible for macroeconomics, strategy, and fixed income analysis. He then joined the stock broking industry where he worked as a top-rated equity analyst for several years. He joined Merchant West Investments in 2021 as Head of Fixed Income.
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