Glacier By Sanlam Completes Acquisition Of Alexforbes’ Individual Client Administration Business
Glacier By Sanlam Completes Acquisition Of Alexforbes’ Individual Client Administration Business. Sanlam has announced the completion of acquiring 100% of Alexforbes’ individual client administration business (Alexander Forbes Individual Client Administration Proprietary Limited and its two wholly owned subsidiaries Alexander Forbes Retail Client Administration Proprietary Limited and Alexander Forbes Nominees Proprietary Limited).
Glacier by Sanlam, a subsidiary of Sanlam and leading investment platform in South Africa, will take responsibility for the business from effective date.Glacier by Sanlam Chief Executive, Khanyi Nzukuma, said, “We look forward to welcoming and engaging with our new colleagues and clients, and to unlocking the opportunities for all stakeholders. Service is at the heart of everything we do at Glacier, and we believe this transaction will benefit clients as we fulfil our purpose of growing and protecting their wealth.”
The deal will enhance Sanlam’s competitiveness regarding the provision of Linked Investment Service Provider services and provide individual clients of Alexforbes an enhanced experience through improved administration and user functionality enabled by Glacier’s technological capabilities. Further, a comprehensive set of Alexforbes’ individual client products covering both retirement and savings needs will be administered on the Glacier by Sanlam platform.
Sanlam is a South African financial services group headquartered in Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa. Sanlam is the largest insurance company in Africa. It is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, the Namibian Stock Exchange and the A2X.
