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Our business philosophy
of “Traditional values. Innovative ideas.” underpins all that
we are and do
Welcome from the Chief Executive
Our Chief Executive, Alan Pullinger reinforces the unique people-centred RMB culture. Alan has been with the Bank for11 years.
"We believe in the sustainable balance of doing good business and good work, and we continually strive to remain relevant to our shareholders, our clients, our staff, our communities and broader society".
Standing up for South Africa
“We recently shared this inspired pledge at the RMB Starlight Classics concert. The overwhelmingly positive response has led us to pass it on to you, and other Real South Africans… enjoy!” Alan Pullinger
RMB at a glance
At RMB we strive to be “not just another investment bank”. Our business philosophy of “Traditional values. Innovative ideas.” underpins all that we are and do. We are a diversified financial services brand and offer our clients advice, finance, trading solutions, investment opportunities, fund management and research. Our global reach combined with a focus on Africa ensures our clients receive the best possible guidance from us, with “thinking that can change your world”.
To read more on RMB’s parent company FirstRand.
Where we come from
In 1977, Rand Merchant Bank was started by entrepreneurs; Paul Harris, Laurie Dippenaar and GT Ferreira, as a niche, structured-finance house. The founders’ vision, drive and complementary strengths transformed their fledgling business into one of South Africa’s leading investment banks.
Our financial performance
Financial results, presentations and investor-relations information are available on FirstRand’s website, www.firstrand.co.zaGovernance and compliance
Our commitment to and compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations and guidelines underpins our outstanding corporate governance.Rand Merchant Bank is a division of FirstRand Bank Limited, which is wholly owned by JSE-listed FirstRand Limited. For more information visit www.firstrand.co.za.
To view our Board Director's Code Of Ethics, Promotion of Access to Information Act , Table of Legislation, FirstRand FAIS conflict of interest policy click here.
To view the complaints procedure for the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act.
For more information, contact William Wilson, on +27 11 282 4845 or Russell Humphreys on +27 11 269 9696.
Sustainability
Our strong business principles and unwaivering commitment to good corporate citizenship makes RMB the successful company it is today. We believe that sustainability is about “doing good business and good work”.RMB’s annual sustainability report can be viewed here.
Read the FirstRand sustainability report.
Signatories to the Equator Principles
FirstRand adopted the Equator Principles in July 2009, demonstrating our long-term commitment to socially responsible investment.RMB’s project finance deals are governed by this globally-recognised benchmark for managing environmental and social risk in project finance transactions.
Read these Principles.
Committed to reducing our Carbon Footprint
This is the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions caused directly and indirectly by an individual, organisation, event or product.Understanding the catastrophic environmental impact of total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, RMB as part of FirstRand undertakes regular carbon footprint audits to monitor our progress in emissions reduction.
View the following reports in PDF format:
Carbon Footprint report to management – May 2009 [ 214 KB ]
Carbon Footprint report to management – June 2008 [ 301 KB ]