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The listings of Discretionary Fund Managers (DFMs) as sourced by researchers working on the 2026 Blue Chip DFM Guide.
Optimum Investment Group (OIG)
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The 2026 guide to Hedge Funds and Hedge Fund Managers in...
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MitonOptimal
MitonOptimal is an independent investment management business delivering focused investment solutions and support to enable advisers to meet their clients’ investment objectives.
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Independent Investment Solutions
Independent Investment Solutions (i²), founded in 2016 and headquartered in Johannesburg, delivers independent, multi-asset investment portfolios tailored for both local and offshore markets.
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