Mentenova and SEI Partner for Global Equity Investments

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JOHANNESBURG and OAKS, Pa., Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SEI^® (NASDAQ:SEIC), a leading global provider of investment, technology, and operations solutions, and Mentenova, a South African investment management and advisory firm, today announced a strategic partnership that aims to deliver innovative, global investment solutions tailored to the needs of South African investors.

The strategic partnership combines SEI’s actively managed, global, quantitative strategies with Mentenova’s goals-driven portfolio construction and manager selection expertise to deliver enhanced outcomes. Driven by data and overseen by expert portfolio managers, SEI’s Quantitative Investment Management (QIM) team will implement a global active factor equity strategy, comprised of value, momentum, quality, and dynamic tilting sub-portfolios. This core offering will be complemented by active satellite managers and passive indexation components selected by Mentenova.

Through this collaboration, investors can expect a range of key benefits, including:

• Global expertise and local insight – Combining SEI’s global leadership in investment management with $517.5 billion in assets under management* and Mentenova’s in-depth understanding of the South African market, the partnership offers a comprehensive and locally relevant perspective on international investment opportunities.

• Long-term performance – Robust, time-tested active quantitative strategies managed by SEI’s dedicated QIM team of quantitative researchers, developers, and portfolio managers, supported by industry-leading technology and operations, and paired with Mentenova’s proven expertise in portfolio construction and manager selection.

• Integrated investment approach – Seamless integration of South African and global portfolios under a unified investment philosophy. Ongoing collaboration enables consistency, alignment, and innovation.

Commenting on the strategic partnership, Ian Love, Head of Asset Management for EMEA at SEI , said:

“By combining our global investment expertise with Mentenova’s deep local insight, this collaboration sets us apart, offering not only products, but meaningful relationships built upon understanding and trust. It also lays the foundation for future innovation, expanding both firms’ capabilities and enhancing our ability to support clients with comprehensive, forward-thinking investment strategies.”