About us

Sanlam Investments UK is the global asset management arm of the Sanlam Investment Group, one of the largest asset managers in Africa, and both wholly owned entities of Sanlam Limited.

• Sanlam Investments UK
• Sanlam Ltd

Structured as a multi-boutique asset management business and based in London, all we do is asset management. We’re relentlessly focused on offering investors a compelling suite of differentiated, specialist, high conviction strategies encompassing equities, fixed income, and alternative asset classes.

All our energy, every drop of our expertise, experience and imagination goes into our innovative products which are housed in UCITS, IFSL pooled fund structures and segregated accounts.

Sanlam Limited is a diversified global financial services company founded in 1918 in Cape Town, South Africa.

It has a strong presence in 31 countries over 3 continents, is the largest non-banking financial services group in Africa, a market capitalisation in excess of £7bn, an AA+(zaf) National Long-Term rating from Fitch Ratings and £55 billion in AUMA (Dec 2023).

Seasoned specialists

Our knowledgeable and passionate investment teams have deep subject matter expertise, born of decades of experience in both large and small asset managers. Because they are specialists in what we do, and have the freedom to pursue different and innovative strategies, our clients benefit from our truly distinct approach. With themes ranging from social change to brave new tech, our seasoned specialists are laserfocused on fresh opportunities for long-term market outperformance.

Transparent relationships

Our clients have guaranteed access to their fund managers; a direct line to the experts making the decisions. We establish trust and understanding from the outset; taking time to explain what we’re doing with your investment and walking you through our disciplined application of process. Because we believe that fund management is a service, not alchemy, with success built on honest conversations and transparent relationships.

Structured for success 

We structure our teams to empower them to succeed. Unhindered by bureaucracy and a central house view, our managers invest according to their own convictions and methodology — free from short — term noise and distraction. And while every decision is their own, they’re never on their own. Our UK business and clients benefit from the committed backing, worldclass regulatory oversight, and ESG leadership of Sanlam Group. It is this unique operating model that allows us to do things differently and pursue long-term strategies with both freedom and confidence.