South Africa’s first and largest dedicated liability driven investment manager.
providing real financial benefit
 
 
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Our investment approach is built on identifying the real needs and aspirations of our clients. We create proprietary models based on academically rigorous and leading edge scientific research. These models are then applied to the unique needs of our clients taking into account the nuances of the South African investment environment. This approach enables us to increase the certainty of our clients achieving their specific financial goals.
“Best of breed.”
We are committed to innovative thinking. We consider the full universe of possible investment securities to ensure that our clients’ unique objectives are met.
“It’s not about
the markets.”
Markets are uncertain. However, our clients’ needs are not. Colourfield enables its clients to achieve their financial objectives. To do this we don’t try to predict the future. We don’t depend on economic assumptions nor do we believe in trying to time the markets. Instead we put our trust in science and a rigorous approach to investing. This has enabled us to deliver an unblemished track record of meeting large institutional and member-specific liabilities irrespective of market conditions.
“Clarity amidst unnecessary complexity.”
Our ethos is accomplishment and integrity in everything we do. We don’t hide behind complex terminology and investment jargon. Our success is built on making what we do more accessible to our clients and providing transparency in all our decisions.
Our services
Colourfield offers discretionary investment management services. As pioneers of liability-centric investing in South Africa, we provide solutions that ensure that investment-related risks are mitigated.

Our services include bespoke Liability Driven Investment (LDI) solutions for institutional clients; true goals-based investing technology for the management of Defined Contribution Investments and the first of its kind “Smart Beta” equity investment launch in South Africa.
Liability Driven Investment solutions
SmartNest: Goals based investment solutions
Equity management solutions
Money Market solutions
Our people
The Colourfield team provides our clients with the level of analysis expected from a high-calibre team of investment and actuarial experts, combined with hands-on practicality that only years of investment management and liability-centric solutions and advice can bring. Our management and investment teams have remained intact since the company’s inception, testament to our commitment in providing continuity to our clients in meeting their long-term needs.
costa
economou
costa
economou
Chief Executive Officer
Actuary, MBA Chicago Booth (with Honours), CFA Charter holder, CAIA Charter holder
Founding member of Colourfield. Previously at a major financial services organisation: executive director; statutory valuator; investment and benefit consultant, head of business development and special projects. Appointed by the President of South Africa to serve on the Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers.

Proud father of twins; die-hard Chelsea FC supporter; dancing talent, Colourfield's “Roger Federer” of table tennis. Colourfield's token Greek - you'll find him in his corner office.
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shaun
levitan
shaun
levitan
Chief Operating Officer
Actuary, MSc (Actuarial Science), CFA Charterholder
Founding member of Colourfield. Speaker at various international actuarial and investment conferences (with published academic papers). Previously head of special projects and asset liability modelling (ALM) at a large financial services company. Pioneered LDI matching solutions in South Africa.

Proud father of twin boys and a Disney princess, Liverpool FC supporter, a tourist in over 100 cities, a “groupie” who can be found in the front row of live-music concerts across the world, and Colourfield’s “Wayne Ferreira” of table tennis.
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nick
sennett
nick
sennett
Co-Chief Investment Officer
Actuary, Phd (finance)
Founding member of Colourfield. Won the national research award from the South Africa Futures Association for outstanding thesis. Established the interest rate derivatives trading desk at one of SA’s “Big 4” banks. Helped established SA’s Bond Yield Curve. Previous head of treasury at SA’s first black-owned bank. Pioneered liability driven investing in South Africa.

Father of four, discerning coffee drinker, passionate about jazz and Colourfield’s “John McEnroe” of table tennis.
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troy
du plessis
troy
du plessis
Co-Chief Investment Officer
Actuary, CFA Charterholder, CAIA Charterholder, CQF
Founding member of Colourfield. Portfolio Manager, Trader, and Structurer.

Father of three, enthusiastic Sommelier.
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trinisha
chanka
trinisha
chanka
Head of DC Solutions
Actuary
Extensive capital markets and Liability Driven Investment experience at major financial services companies.

Proud mom to two mischievous princes, ex-Bharata Natyam dancer and yogi, resident tea-o-phile ((doesn’t “Tea fix everything”?) and Colourfield’s Preity Zinta of table tennis (occupying a front row seat to every game!).
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halmar
van der merwe
halmar
van der merwe
Actuarial graduate (specialising in computer programming)
Experience at a large financial services company as an actuarial specialist focusing on pension and retirement fund valuations and an actuarial software development firm specialising in short term insurance and actuarial management solutions.

Devoted dad, avid mountain explorer, lego-holic, Colourfield’s “Pete Sampras” of table tennis.
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layden
da gama
layden
da gama
Investment Administration Specialist
Ensuring that all day-to-day operations happen smoothly.

Dedicated soccer dad, father of three and lifetime Manchester United fan (Eric Cantona & Roy Keane are his spirit guides). Always ready with tv show recommendations, and house music aficionado. Favourite quote: “Have you checked out a series called…”
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kholofelo
mohale
kholofelo
mohale
Actuarial Analyst
Adding further to our actuarial skill set.

Everything she touches turns into art, dedicated to community service, mother to an energetic little girl, always photo-ready and an avid food lover. Favourite quote: “I can’t wait to book another photoshoot.”
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adv. aurelia
nxumalo
adv. aurelia
nxumalo
Advocate (non-practicing) and Legal Practitioner
Corporate climber, digital content creator, with a background in corporate and commercial law, labour, digital and technology-based law, her career expands over several industries, including, broadcasting, finance, construction, marketing, and media.

Mother of two, Durban bred, Barre enthusiast, professionista, and avid watcher of all the legal goings-on happening in the news. Favourite quote: “Pain is temporary, but fashion is forever!”
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mary
muthizi
mary
muthizi
Head of Compliance
Ensuring conformity within the organisation, with both law and regulatory bodies.

Proud mother of a globe-trotting daughter and an academic all-rounder son, avid hiker and the best home-chef in SA (Come Dine with Me could never compare!). Favourite quote: “There’s always time for sundowners!”
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palesa
phakoe
palesa
phakoe
Office Manager
She is our esteemed Office Manager, making sure that there aren’t any interruptions to the day-to-day running of the office and a savvy entrepreneur.

Lover of an impromptu weekend away, mother of three young adults, and an avid cook that loves to host. Favourite quote: “Can you recommend something on Netflix?”.
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mini
zwane
mini
zwane
Graphic Designer and Communications Specialist
Graphic Designer and Communications Specialist, to further strengthens our overall capability.

Willing to try any hobby at least once, roller-rink enthusiast, loves to spontaneously host with mouth-watering spreads, while conscripting her long-suffering younger brother to taste test her food experiments. Favourite quote: “I’m in, let’s do it!”
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Unit 16b 3rd Floor
3 Melrose Boulevard
Melrose Arch
Johannesburg 2196
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