Melville Douglas, the boutique investment company of the Standard Bank Group, won the coveted Raging Bull Offshore Management Company for 2021. Known as the ‘Oscars’ of the unit trust industry, the Raging Bull Awards provide a platform for the South African financial services industry to recognise the achievements of collective investment scheme managers. The annual awards celebrate the top performers across a range of collective investment scheme categories.

Speaking on the impact of the win, Managing Director, Mike Laws says: “This win validates all the work our team does in providing clients with long-term returns without putting capital at undue risk.  As a boutique asset manager, individuals, families, trustees and charitable organisations come to us for a combination of our investment skills and our thoughtful, personal service.”

Melville Douglas offers investors a range of funds with a choice of fixed-income, multi-asset and equity investments. “It’s personal” is the approach adopted by Melville Douglas that has afforded them the ability and credibility to deliver great returns to clients for over 39 years. The driving force behind their success is an approach powered by a deep-seated commitment to fundamental research, underpinned by decisions based on balance, and guided by a long-term view on investments.

The firm’s flagship offering – the Global Equity Fund – is one of the best performing funds in its field with over $1 billion in assets under management and an impressive team of experts with over 300 years' combined experience. 

Sustainability and responsible investing are at the core of Melville Douglas’ philosophy. In a continued effort to lead with conscience, Melville Douglas launched a Global Impact Fund in 2021 which invests in companies that have a positive impact on society and the planet. As investors become increasingly conscious of their decisions, seeking opportunities that balance financial return with positive social impact is at the center of their investment decisions. Melville Douglas has set out to incorporate Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations across the entire business, with a key differentiator being the company’s endeavors to provide options for investors who want to invest for impact. 

“Winning this award, which measures risk-adjusted returns and consistency of performance over five years across our global fund range affirms that what we promise our clients has been delivered: Superior, risk adjusted long-term returns.” says Laws.

As the firm looks to the future the Melville Douglas team remains committed to providing the consistency and stability for which they have become known.