About

Sasfin Holdings Limited (“the Group” or “Sasfin”) is a bank-controlling company that listed on the JSE in 1987. Sasfin and its subsidiaries, notably Sasfin Bank Limited (the Bank), provide a comprehensive range of specialist financial products and services for Business and Wealth clients. This range of financial products and services focuses on the needs of entrepreneurs, corporates, institutions and high-net-worth individuals.

Sasfin is “beyond a bank”. We challenge ourselves to create tailor-made products and solutions that suit our clients’ needs – whether they are entrepreneurs or investors. We go beyond the traditional expectations of the financial services industry and strive to deliver solutions with exceptional personalised service.

Our countrywide footprint and comprehensive range of products and services form a strong basis for growth in loans and advances to select businesses, and assets under management and advisement for investors, as we assist our growing client base while achieving acceptable returns on investment.

Our purpose

We contribute to society by going beyond a bank to enable growth in the businesses and global wealth of our clients.

Our history

Sasfin was established in 1951 as a textile trading business. This business was converted into a finance business in the 1960s. Sasfin listed as a trade and equipment financier on the JSE in 1987. Following the listing Sasfin established SASP in 1991 - the oldest standing securitisation vehicle in South Africa. Following a number of small acquisitions and strong organic growth, Sasfin obtained a banking license in 1999. In 2000 Sasfin acquired Frankel Pollak Securities which today forms the base of Sasfin Wealth. Sasfin continued to grow both organically and via further acquisitions and today comprises Sasfin Bank, Sasfin Wealth and Sasfin Capital. The Group offers a wide range of financial services and products to entrepreneurs and investors.

Our values

Integrity

We operate with the utmost honesty, ensuring that ambition is always tempered by uncompromised moral standards. We seek to uplift the communities in which we operate, recognising the importance of sustainability through projects that enhance the lives of others.

Respect

We treat our clients, colleagues and communities with the utmost respect.

Partnership

We strive to be a partner beyond expectations, always seeking solutions that enhance our services through beneficial offerings to our clients. While celebrating brilliance and encouraging independent thinking, we recognise that no individual is greater than the team.

Greatness

We strive for greatness, driven by the aspirations of individuals through their dedication, innovation and excellence. We look for the potential in our employees, clients and partners, realising that greatness often comes from unexpected places. We conduct our business with an entrepreneurial spirit, always seeking new opportunities to contribute to a healthy, growing economy.