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1. What Does Mazi Asset Management Do?

Mazi Asset Management is an independent, black-owned investment management firm that aspires to be a world-class, global fund manager rooted in African heritage. We offer a range of investment products and solutions for retail and institutional clients. Their core offering includes Equities (South Africa Equity, Global Equity Fund, Africa Equity Fund, Shari’ah Equity Fund and Property Equity Fund), Multi-Asset (High Equity Balanced Fund, NextGen Flexible Fund); Fixed Income (Money Market Fund, Flexible Income Fund) and Alternative Assets (Market Neutral Hedge Fund Mazi Long Short Qualified Investor Hedge Fund, NextGen Long Short Qualified Investor Hedge Fund).

2. Who are Mazi Asset Management’s clients?

Mazi Asset Management serves both institutional and retail clients, seeking long-term, sustainable investment growth. Our objective is to manage, safeguard, and grow our clients’ assets. We achieve this through a diversity of thought, perspective, and expertise.

3. Is Mazi Asset Management a licensed financial services provider?

Yes, Mazi Asset Management is an authorised financial services provider (FSP No. 27404), registered with the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) of South Africa.

4. How long has Mazi Asset Management been in operation?

Mazi was established in 2006 and has consistently grown into one of South Africa’s leading black-owned asset managers, with a strong track record of performance and a proven approach to managing, growing, and safeguarding our clients' assets.

5. What investment products does Mazi offer?

Mazi offers a variety of investment products, including:
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• Equity portfolios
• Multi-Asset
• Fixed Income
• Alternative assets (e.g. Hedge funds)

These solutions are tailored to meet client objectives and their risk appetites.

6. What is Mazi’s investment philosophy?

Mazi Asset Management follows a disciplined, long-term fundamental valuation philosophy. We follow the following sound investment principles - Sustainability of the business model, Quality of management team and board of directors, Balance sheet strength, clarity and sustainability of cash generation, Defensiveness - offering downside protection and Price relative to its fundamental value.

7. Can individuals invest directly with Mazi Asset Management?

Yes, individuals can invest directly through Mazi’s available retail offerings, including unit trusts. Details and access points are available on the website or through our client service team at clientservice@mazi.co.za.

8. What makes Mazi Asset Management unique?

Mazi's slogan is “Delivery through diversity” and we absolutely believe in the power of diversity. We actively seek to recruit people from different backgrounds with differing views, qualifications, ideas and differing approaches to tackling problems. Our team includes Engineers, Mathematicians, Actuaries, Chartered Accountants, CFA’s, Philosophy and Econometrics majors.

9. Where can I find information on Mazi’s fund performance?

You can view detailed information and historical performance data for Mazi’s funds on their website under the “Products” or “Fund Fact sheets” section. Performance updates are also available through Mazi’s newsletters and quarterly reports.

10. How do I contact Mazi Asset Management?

You can contact Mazi via their website’s contact form or by emailing clientservice@mazi.co.za. Our head office is in Johannesburg and we have a satellite office in Cape Town, the full contact details are available on the Contact page.

11. Does Mazi Asset Management practise responsible investing?

Yes, Mazi Asset Management is committed to responsible investing and integrates ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) considerations into its investment decision-making processes.

12. Are Mazi’s funds accessible through platforms or financial advisors?

Yes, Mazi Asset Management funds are accessible via most major investment platforms and through licensed financial advisors. If you use a platform that you can't find our funds kindly let us know so that we can resolve this with urgency. You can approach us at clientservice@mazi.co.za or speak to your financial advisor.

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