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Investment Management

Overview

Maximising returns while managing risk is the core of our investment management philosophy. At Definitive, we provide bespoke investment solutions tailored to your goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance. Our disciplined approach combines rigorous research, global market insights, and active portfolio management to grow, protect, and preserve your wealth. We focus on delivering long-term performance, diversifying across asset classes, and adjusting strategies in response to changing market conditions. Whether you are building wealth, preparing for retirement, or preserving a legacy, our investment management services ensure your portfolio is aligned with your broader financial plan.


What we deliver:


  • Actively managed, discretionary portfolios built around your objectives.

  • Diversification across asset classes, sectors, and geographies.

  • Consistent focus on capital growth, income, and wealth preservation.

  • Full transparency through segregated account structures.
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Diane Laas

Head of Investment Strategy
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Stuart Polden

Senior Investment Analyst

FAQs

It’s the professional management of your assets to grow and protect wealth over time.

We use a disciplined process that considers your goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Yes. Global multi-asset investing is a core strength at Definitive. We manage portfolios across international markets and provide services to clients outside of South Africa, offering access to a wide range of investment opportunities worldwide.

Both, depending on your objectives, we blend approaches to maximise efficiency.

Through diversification, ongoing monitoring, and adjusting as markets and goals evolve.

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Stuart Polden

Senior Investment Analyst

Since joining Definitive in 2018, Stuart has been an instrumental part of the firm’s investment team. A University of Cape Town graduate with a Business Science degree and a Masters in Commerce (Investment Management, with distinction), Stuart has passed all three levels of the CFA exam and leads Definitive’s research on macroeconomics, shaping the team’s perspective on asset allocation and sector positioning.

Email: polden@definitivecm.com

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Diane Laas

Head of Investment Strategy

Diane brings over 20 years of financial services experience, with expertise in portfolio management, investment analysis, and sustainable investing. As Head of Investment Strategy, she leads the design of forward-thinking investment approaches. Diane holds an MBA (cum laude), a BEng (Hons), and sustainability certifications from Oxford and Harvard. 

Email: laas@definitivecm.com

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Nicolo Egidi

International Associate

Nicolo brings extensive international investment management experience, having held senior management roles at two Swiss investment management firms. He holds a Master in Finance from the Università della Svizzera Italiana in Lugano, as well as a Swiss professional accreditation. Nicolo began his career at UBS Wealth Management within the Global Private Wealth Management division, where he specialised in equity research and analytical support for global investment strategies.

Nicolo plays an important role in Definitive Capital Management’s international offering through the firm’s strategic association with NEA Investment GmbH in Switzerland. As Managing Director of NEA, he acts as the primary liaison between the firms, helping develop tailored cross-border solutions for Definitive’s global client base where appropriate.

Email: egidi@definitivecm.com