About us

Who We Are

Financial Service Provider

RISE is a licensed financial services provider, offering a holistic approach to your financial well-being.

Pension Fund Administrator

RISE is a licensed S13B Pension Fund Administrator and Cat1/Cat 2 Asset Manager.

EasyEquities

As an EasyEquities subsidiary, we offer transparent, simple, and accessible asset management and administration services

Empowering Your Financial Success

investment management

Investment Management

RISE's asset management division employs a multi-manager specialist approach. We collaborate with top asset managers across various asset classes and regions, ensuring diversified sources of alpha. Our strategic blending of active and passive strategies optimizes returns while managing risk effectively.

alternative investments

Alternative Investments

We believe in investing for a brighter future. RISE dedicates a portion of your assets to alternative asset classes with qualitative objectives, such as supporting the transition to green energy and addressing societal challenges.

ESG integration

ESG Integration

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles are integrated into our investment process. Your investments align with responsible and sustainable practices, contributing to a better world. RISE is a signatory of the UNPRI, the gold standard of adopting and implementing ESG Principles into capital allocation.

administration services

Administration Services

RISE holds an S13b administration license to administer retirement funds. Our technology-driven systems ensure contemporary and accurate records. Employers can manage their retirement schemes effectively through our user-friendly employer portal, streamlining processes and enhancing efficiency.

Meet The Team

At RISE, our strength lies in our people – a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to your financial well-being. Meet some of the key individuals who drive RISE's success

Daresh Lawangee

Deresh Lawangee

Chief Executive Officer

Deresh Lawangee

Chief Executive Officer

A visionary leader with over a decade of leadership experience, Deresh is the driving force behind RISE's innovative approach to retirement fund management. Deresh has provided investment consulting and actuarial services to many retirement funds across the African Continent.

Bianca Hamilton

Bianca Hamilton

Executive Head of Administration

Bianca Hamilton

Executive Head of Administration

A seasoned professional in the employee benefits field with extensive knowledge and experience across Africa, Bianca is known for her hands-on project approach and ability to adapt to diverse regulatory environments, she has been involved in successful projects in several African countries, including Namibia, Swaziland, Lesotho, Mozambique, Ghana, and Malawi. Her deep expertise, project management, and analytical skills ensure the flawless execution of employee benefits programs and data-driven decision-making.

Duane Gilbert

Duane Gilbert

Chief Investment Officer

Duane Gilbert

Chief Investment Officer

Duane Gilbert has over 14 years of investment experience in the South African retirement fund industry. He started his career as an equity and fixed income analyst before moving onto multi-management, where he has spent the majority of his career. His areas of specialisation are asset allocation and manager research. Gilbert has an honours degree in actuarial science specialising in quantitative finance from the University of Cape Town.