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 for
11 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".

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”.

All our RMB-branded businesses are part of the FirstRand Group. Who is FirstRand? Click here to find out.

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.za

Governance 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 compliance documents, our statement on money laundering, the complaints procedure for the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act, the FirstRand Promotion of Access to Information Act, or FirstRand’s table of legislation, please click here.

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.

If you would like to read the FirstRand sustainability report, click here.

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.

If you’d like to find out more about these Principles, click here.

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 ]

Embracing transformation

RMB has a track record of groundbreaking BEE transactions, with expertise across all industries.

For more information about our BEE credentials or transformation within the FirstRand Group, please email transformation@firstrand.co.za

Contact Sane Bukula on +27 11 282 8203.