Established in 2007, 27four is a South African based multi-manager focused on understanding and addressing the evolving needs of retirement funds through the provision of unique product solutions and portfolio customisation options.

Key aspects of our service provision

1. Value-add through product differentiation. We offer a range of products designed for either individual member choice or as fund of funds building blocks in a broader portfolio context.
2. Value-add through portfolio customisation. We seek to understand the investment needs of individual retirement funds regardless of fund size and develop individual portfolio solutions that match their unique needs and enhance their overall investment strategy.

Our strengths

Our multi-management process is unique in that we employ stringent risk management controls at every level of our investment process:

1. Managing asset allocation risk
2. Rigorous due diligence of fund managers
3. Fund manager selection
4. Portfolio construction
5. Rigorous risk management of individual fund managers and composite portfolios

What's in a name?

27four was named after a turning point in South Africa's history, 27 April 1994 the date of South Africa's first democratic election. It is a representation of change, the power to hope, the power to aspire and the strength to realise the "African dream". We are a leading African firm, actively transforming the financial services landscape and best positioned for the changes reshaping the global economy.