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The first global discretionary
fund manager
South Africa
Who is Cogence?
Cogence is the first global discretionary fund manager in South Africa. It marries the expertise of Discovery, whose behaviour-change platform is the largest of its kind, and BlackRock, one of the world's leading asset managers. Cogence then combines this with the local investment management expertise of RisCura, who intimately understands the local market within a global context.

Using Aladdin Wealth™, BlackRock's industry-leading investment and risk technology platform, and Vitality insights and data, Cogence is the world's first discretionary fund manager that fully models retirement solutions, taking health experience into account.
Find out more
Why Cogence?
Through an unmatched digital experience, Cogence helps financial advisers cut through investment complexity with efficiency, clarity and confidence. This results in smart, seamless solutions that help advisers grow their businesses.
Powerful partnership that transforms wealth
Cogence will leverage off the full scale of BlackRock's investment research and global expertise. Using the local investment expertise of RisCura, Cogence will have access to the best in local asset management and research.
Technology that brings clarity to the world's financial ecosystem
In the world of financial advice, having the best technology is crucial to the advice process. Through our partnership with BlackRock, advisers will for the first time in South Africa have access to the power of the advanced analytics and reporting capabilities of Aladdin Wealth™ technology, an industry-leading investment and risk platform.
The advantage of intelligent reporting and personalised insights
Personalised insights into your clients' portfolio, health and wealth risks, and individual recommendations to optimise their savings pathways.
Get exclusive access to industry-leading technology
The future of wealth management lies in taking advantage of data-driven insights, and the added value technology has to offer. See how you can empower your clients and experience next-generation investing with Cogence.
Set apart and scale your business
Cogence aims to contribute to better outcomes for your clients. When partnering with us, you will experience enhanced efficiencies that will free up your time to spend with clients.
Stay informed with cogent insights
Stay on top of your game by understanding what's driving the future of wealth management. Find thought leadership, industry insights and the latest in global trends here.
Cogence Summit | CEO Jonel Matthee Ferreira
Cogence Summit | Tim Harford - How to see into the future
Cogence Summit | Kenny Rabson - Advising for longevity
MEDIA | Rethinking retirement in a changing world
MEDIA | Cogence's Jonel Matthee-Ferreira and Kerry-Ann Sattary
Cogence Summit | The future of wealth management
Cogence Summit | Dr Reuel Khoza on navigating South Africa's economic landscape
MEDIA | Investment trends during market volatility
MEDIA | Navigating the shifting asset management landscape
BlackRock Bottom Line | Digitalization and the rise in cybersecurity spending
BlackRock Bottom Line | Stepping into the Metaverse
BlackRock Bottom Line | The rise of generative AI
Stock Market Monitor Q3 2024
BlackRock Bottom Line | The consumer of the future
BlackRock Bottom Line | BlackRock Investment Institute: 2023 Global Outlook
BlackRock Bottom Line | All eyes on the labor market
Find out more about our funds
Cogence offers a range of local risk-profiled, multi-asset solutions to meet your clients' needs. The portfolios constitute of a blend of active and passive products and will have exposure to multiple asset classes. These portfolios are designed to meet their return targets given their risk profile. RisCura capably constructs and manages these portfolios using their over 20 years of investment experience and selects funds on the local front, using their leading research, due diligence capabilities and on-the-ground experience.
Cogence Cautious Portfolio
Cogence Moderate Portfolio
Cogence Balanced Portfolio
Cogence Equity Portfolio
Cogence offers a range of local risk-profiled, multi-asset solutions to meet your clients' needs. The portfolios constitute of a blend of active and passive products and will have exposure to multiple asset classes. These portfolios are designed to meet their return targets given their risk profile. RisCura capably constructs and manages these portfolios using their over 20 years of investment experience and selects funds on the local front, using their leading research, due diligence capabilities and on-the-ground experience.
Cogence Income Fund of Funds
Cogence Cautious Fund of Funds
Cogence Moderate Fund of Funds
Cogence Balanced Fund of Funds
Our risk-profiled global portfolios, advised by BlackRock, offer clients a global all-in-one investment solution, comprised of a broad spectrum of asset classes across many geographies. The portfolios are an active-passive blend of index trackers and active asset managers that provide a diverse holding across asset classes and geographies - capturing opportunities across the globe. They are managed to achieve sustained returns within a given risk profile.
Cogence Global Cautious Feeder Fund
Cogence Global Balanced Feeder Fund
Cogence Global Growth Feeder Fund
Cogence Global Equity Fund of Funds
Our risk-profiled global portfolios, advised by BlackRock, offer clients a global all-in-one investment solution, comprised of a broad spectrum of asset classes across many geographies. The portfolios are an active-passive blend of index trackers and active asset managers that provide a diverse holding across asset classes and geographies - capturing opportunities across the globe. They are managed to achieve sustained returns within a given risk profile.
Cogence Global Cautious Portfolio
Cogence Global Balanced Portfolio
Cogence Global Growth Portfolio
Get in touch
Cogence is the first global discretionary fund manager in South Africa.

To learn more, enter your details and we'll get in touch.



  • WATCH AGAIN
  •    
  •    
  •    
The first global discretionary fund manager in South Africa
Who is Cogence?
Cogence is the first global discretionary fund manager in South Africa. It marries the expertise of Discovery, whose behaviour-change platform is the largest of its kind, and BlackRock, one of the world's leading asset managers. Cogence then combines this with the local investment management expertise of RisCura, who intimately understands the local market within a global context.

Using Aladdin Wealth™, BlackRock's industry-leading investment and risk technology platform, and Vitality insights and data, Cogence is the world's first discretionary fund manager that fully models retirement solutions, taking health experience into account.
Why Cogence?
Through an unmatched digital experience, Cogence helps financial advisers cut through investment complexity with efficiency, clarity and confidence. This results in smart, seamless solutions that help advisers grow their businesses.
Powerful partnership that transforms wealth
Cogence will leverage off the full scale of BlackRock's investment research and global expertise. Using the local investment expertise of RisCura, Cogence will have access to the best in local asset management and research.
Technology that brings clarity to the world's financial ecosystem
In the world of financial advice, having the best technology is crucial to the advice process. Through our partnership with BlackRock, advisers will for the first time in South Africa have access to the power of the advanced analytics and reporting capabilities of Aladdin Wealth™ technology, an industry-leading investment and risk platform.
The advantage of intelligent reporting and personalised insights
Personalised insights into your clients' portfolio, health and wealth risks, and individual recommendations to optimise their savings pathways.
Get exclusive access to industry-leading technology

The future of wealth management lies in taking advantage of data-driven insights, and the added value technology has to offer. See how you can empower your clients and experience next-generation investing with Cogence.
Set apart and scale your business

Cogence aims to contribute to better outcomes for your clients. When partnering with us, you will experience enhanced efficiencies that will free up your time to spend with clients.
Stay informed with cogent insights

Stay on top of your game by understanding what's driving the future of wealth management. Find thought leadership, industry insights and the latest in global trends here.
Cogence Summit | CEO Jonel Matthee Ferreira
MEDIA | Rethinking retirement in a changing world
Cogence Summit | Tim Harford - How to see into the future
MEDIA | Cogence's Jonel Matthee-Ferreira and Kerry-Ann Sattary
Cogence Summit | Kenny Rabson - Advising for longevity
Cogence Summit | The future of wealth management
Cogence Summit | Dr Reuel Khoza on navigating South Africa's economic landscape
BlackRock Bottom Line | Stepping into the Metaverse
MEDIA | Investment trends during market volatility
BlackRock Bottom Line | BlackRock Investment Institute: 2023 Global Outlook
MEDIA | Navigating the shifting asset management landscape
BlackRock Bottom Line | Digitalization and the rise in cybersecurity spending
Stock Market Monitor Q3 2024
BlackRock Bottom Line | The rise of generative AI
BlackRock Bottom Line | All eyes on the labor market
BlackRock Bottom Line | The consumer of the future
Find out more about our funds

Cogence offers a range of local risk-profiled, multi-asset solutions to meet your clients' needs. The portfolios constitute of a blend of active and passive products and will have exposure to multiple asset classes. These portfolios are designed to meet their return targets given their risk profile. RisCura capably constructs and manages these portfolios using their over 20 years of investment experience and selects funds on the local front, using their leading research, due diligence capabilities and on-the-ground experience.
Cogence Cautious Portfolio
Cogence Moderate Portfolio
Cogence Balanced Portfolio
Cogence Equity Portfolio
Cogence offers a range of local risk-profiled, multi-asset solutions to meet your clients' needs. The portfolios constitute of a blend of active and passive products and will have exposure to multiple asset classes. These portfolios are designed to meet their return targets given their risk profile. RisCura capably constructs and manages these portfolios using their over 20 years of investment experience and selects funds on the local front, using their leading research, due diligence capabilities and on-the-ground experience.
Cogence Income Fund of Funds
Cogence Cautious Fund of Funds
Cogence Moderate Fund of Funds
Cogence Balanced Fund of Funds
Our risk-profiled global portfolios, advised by BlackRock, offer clients a global all-in-one investment solution, comprised of a broad spectrum of asset classes across many geographies. The portfolios are an active-passive blend of index trackers and active asset managers that provide a diverse holding across asset classes and geographies - capturing opportunities across the globe. They are managed to achieve sustained returns within a given risk profile.
Cogence Global Cautious Feeder Fund
Cogence Global Balanced Feeder Fund
Cogence Global Growth Feeder Fund
Cogence Global Equity Fund of Funds
Our risk-profiled global portfolios, advised by BlackRock, offer clients a global all-in-one investment solution, comprised of a broad spectrum of asset classes across many geographies. The portfolios are an active-passive blend of index trackers and active asset managers that provide a diverse holding across asset classes and geographies - capturing opportunities across the globe. They are managed to achieve sustained returns within a given risk profile.
Cogence Global Cautious Portfolio
Cogence Global Balanced Portfolio
Cogence Global Growth Portfolio
Get in touch

Cogence is the first global discretionary fund manager in South Africa.

To learn more, enter your details and we'll get in touch.


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