STANLIB Overview STANLIB is a prominent South African asset management company based in Johannesburg, South Africa. It was formed in 2002 through the merger of Liberty Asset Management and Standard Corporate and Merchant Bank Asset Management, both subsidiaries of Liberty Holdings and Standard Bank, respectively[1][3]. STANLIB operates in nine African countries and key developed markets globally, managing assets for over 500,000 retail and institutional clients[1]. Key Services and Operations - Investment Services: STANLIB offers a wide range of investment services, including absolute return, fixed income, listed property, balanced, equity, and alternatives. It provides both active and passive management options across traditional and alternative asset classes[3][5]. - Geographic Presence: STANLIB has expanded its operations to several African countries, including Lesotho, where it serves as a leading institutional asset manager[2]. - Parent Company: STANLIB is a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Holdings Limited, a JSE-listed company[1]. Recent Developments - Lyra Energy Partnership: STANLIB, in partnership with Standard Bank and Scatec, has established Lyra Energy, a renewable energy platform aimed at providing low-risk, flexible commercial power solutions to medium and large commercial and industrial users in South Africa[3]. STANLIB in Lesotho In Lesotho, STANLIB focuses on institutional asset management, offering competitive yields and return on investment while ensuring safety and liquidity for its clients. It aims to maintain its position as Lesotho's leading asset manager through superior customer service and stakeholder relationships[2].