4 July 2025
In today’s rapidly changing global landscape, navigating offshore markets requires more than products, it demands fresh thinking, long-term perspective, and the right partnerships. This year’s Roadshow delivered just that. The Glacier International Roadshow 2025 was a national journey of insight, connection, and opportunity. Hosted in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, and Cape Town, the Roadshow brought together advisers and business partners from across South Africa to engage with leading global asset managers and unlock new possibilities for offshore investment success.
The Roadshow wasn’t just about sharing knowledge it was about equipping advisers with the tools and confidence to help clients build wealth beyond borders. At Glacier International, we remain dedicated to partnering with advisers on this journey, providing the platforms, expertise, and global connections needed to unlock opportunity in offshore investing.
The vision: Glacier International business update
Hildegard Wilson | Managing Director | Glacier International
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As the new MD of Glacier International, Hildegard Wilson shared her vision for Glacier International’s future as a partner of choice in offshore investing. In her business update, she reflected on the strong foundations that have positioned Glacier International as a trusted gateway for South African investors seeking global diversification. Hildegard also outlined how the business is evolving to meet the needs of advisers and their clients with a focus on platform innovation, stronger global partnerships, and a commitment to service excellence.
Unlocking Navigate International by Glacier Invest
Paul Wilson | Chief Investment Officer | Sanlam Multi-Manager International
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Paul Wilson introduced Navigate International by Glacier Invest, a powerful new solution designed to help advisers guide their clients through the complexities of offshore investing. He shared how Navigate International brings together Glacier Invest’s proven expertise in manager selection and portfolio construction, offering investors access to globally diversified, risk-managed solutions that are aligned with their long-term goals.
Compounding through the noise
Duane Cable | Portfolio Manager , SA | Ninety One
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Duane Cable delivered a powerful reminder of what it takes to achieve long-term investment success in a noisy, uncertain world. In his session, Duane urged advisers to help clients stay focused on quality, resilience, and fundamentals rather than being distracted by short-term market volatility or headlines. He explored how identifying businesses with strong balance sheets, durable competitive advantages, and disciplined capital allocation is key to building portfolios that can withstand global uncertainty and compound returns over time.
Uncertainty is opportunity in a world of unlocking investments
Ben Silver | Principal and Portfolio Manager | Pzena Investment Management
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Ben Silver shared thought-provoking insights on how uncertainty in global markets can create some of the most compelling opportunities for long-term investors. He highlighted how value investing principles, focusing on fundamentally strong businesses that are misunderstood or temporarily out of favour, remain powerful tools for unlocking offshore investment success.
Panel Discussion: Bringing it all together
Duane Cable & Ben Silver – Moderated by Paul Wilson
Paul Wilson expertly moderated a dynamic panel discussion where Duane Cable (Ninety One) and Ben Silver (Pzena Investment Management), explored how advisers can turn global market uncertainty into opportunity. They reflected on shared themes: the enduring power of fundamentals, the value of patience, and the importance of disciplined portfolio construction in volatile times. Paul steered the conversation toward practical takeaways, helping advisers think about how to apply these insights to real-world client portfolios.
Global mobility - A regulatory & planning perspective
Chantal Robertson | Head – Cross-Border Advice | Private Banking & Advisory | First National Bank
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Chantal Robertson provided valuable guidance on how advisers can help clients navigate the complexities of global mobility from both a regulatory and planning perspective. She highlighted key considerations for individuals with cross-border lifestyles, including tax residency, exchange control, and reporting requirements. Chantal also shared practical frameworks for structuring offshore investments in a way that aligns with regulatory obligations while supporting long-term wealth preservation and growth.
Keynote – Franklin Templeton
Robert Crossley | Global Head of Industry Advisory Services | Franklin Templeton Investment Management Limited | View presentation
Robert Crossley delivered a standout keynote that explored the forces reshaping global investing and what it means for advisers and their clients. He highlighted key megatrends, including technological innovation, demographic shifts, deglobalisation, and climate transition, and how these are creating both risks and opportunities across global markets. He encouraged advisers to think beyond short-term noise and focus on positioning portfolios for long-term themes that will drive sustainable returns.
Closing Hildegard Wilson | Managing Director | Glacier International
At the close of the Glacier International Roadshow 2025, Hildegard Wilson reflected on a journey that brought together advisers, business partners, and leading global asset managers to unlock offshore investment success across South Africa. She encouraged advisers to apply what they’ve learned and to stay connected as the offshore investment landscape evolves.
Don’t let borders limit your bottom line
In this special conversation, Hildegard Wilson, Managing Director of Glacier International, and Elton James, Head of Corporate at Glacier, unpack the real-world relevance of global investing and why now is the time for advisers to help clients expand their horizons.
