Capital International Group Limited is pleased to announce the acquisition of Martello Asset Management Limited (Martello), a boutique investment firm headquartered in Jersey. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance the jurisdictional footprint of the Capital International Group (the Group) of companies beyond their current locations in the Isle of Man and South Africa. The acquisition will increase the Group’s market presence and broaden its portfolio of services across Jersey and beyond. The acquisition is subject to regulatory consent in Jersey.
“We are thrilled to welcome Martello into the Capital International Group family,” said Head of Investment
Management, Antony Kelsey, who has been leading the transaction. “This acquisition represents a significant milestone in our growth journey. By combining our respective service offerings, we are well positioned to expand the distribution of the Martello Global Equity Fund, and the wider Martello proposition into Capital International Group’s extensive relationships with intermediaries and advisers.
Martello has built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional investment management services and maintaining robust, good quality client relationships. The performance track record of the Martello Global Equity Fund speaks for itself and we are looking forward to working with the Martello team to distribute it more widely through the Capital International Group. The seamless integration of both companies will ensure continuity of service and a smooth transition for all clients and employees.”
“We are excited about the opportunities this acquisition brings,” said Gary Hill, Director of Martello. “Joining forces with the Capital International Group will enable us to leverage their extensive resources and expertise, ultimately benefiting our clients with enhanced investment options and services. We have been impressed with the Capital International team throughout our negotiations and we are confident that our team of professional employees and our clients will be well looked after in the future. The team will now engage closely with the necessary authorities to ensure the transaction receives all regulatory approvals as soon as possible.”
Anthony Long, Capital International Group’s Chairman said: “We have been keen to establish a strategic
link with Jersey because of the strong investment management industry and community and so we are
delighted that we have found Martello to help make a presence in Jersey a reality. The company’s African
client base is also a great fit for us as we have 40+ staff across Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban who are well placed to support and strengthen the relationships Martello have built.”
About Capital International Group
Capital International Group is an Isle of Man based Financial Services Group, providing Investment
Management, Investment Platform and Corporate Banking Services to a global client-base in over 100
countries.
Over the past 28 years, the Group’s investment business, has expanded to manage over $4.5bn in client
assets, the group employs 240+ people, and operates from offices in the Isle of Man, Johannesburg, and
Cape Town.
About Martello
Headquartered in St Helier, Martello Asset Management was founded in 2019 and provides portfolio and
fund management services to investors internationally as well as clients in Jersey. Martello Asset
Management are regulated as both an Investment and Fund Services business by the Jersey Financial
Services Commission and authorised as a Financial Services Provider in South Africa by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority.
