• Individuals
    • Solutions for Individuals
    • Asset Finance
      • Overview

        Overview

        Merchant West is one of the largest privately owned providers of asset finance, fleet finance
        and working capital funding to corporates, SME’s and individuals in South Africa.

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      • Aircraft Finance
      • Leisure Finance

        Leisure

        We help you enjoy your lifestyle by structuring a financial solution that allows you to get immediate use of recreational assets like:

        • Light Aircraft and Helicopters
        • Yachts and Boats
        • Golf Carts and Equipment for Golf Estates and Golf Estates
        • Classic Cars and Motorcycles
        • Equestrian Tack
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      • Solar Power Financing

        Renewable Energy

        We finance commercial renewable energy solutions, giving your business energy-security when you need it most.

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    • Investments
      • Overview

        Overview

        Merchant West Investmentsis an award-winning multi-strategy asset management business.
        The investment house covers a variety of strategies and asset classes, with money market, income, multi-asset class, listed property and domestic and global equity funds.

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      • Discretionary Portfolio Management

        Discretionary Portfolio Management

        Merchant West Investments is an award-winning multi-strategy asset management business.
        The investment house covers a variety of strategies and asset classes, with money market, income, multi-asset class, listed property and domestic and global equity funds.

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      • Tax-free Investments

        Tax-free Investments

        All our unit trust funds can be held with within a tax-free plan.

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      • Unit Trust Investments

        Unit Trust Investments

        We offer a range of domestic and global unit trust funds covering equities, property, cash, bonds, and balanced fund solutions.

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    • Private Wealth
      • Overview

        Unit Trust Investments

        Range of domestic and global unit trust funds covering equities, property, cash, bonds and balanced fund solutions.

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      • Estate Planning

        Estate Planning

        Sterling Private Wealth offers assistance in drafting and protecting your wills, managing estates, and administering deceased estates to ensure that your wishes are respected, and your assets are managed appropriately.
        We partner with the best teams in the country in this regard and manage the process seamlessly for optimal outcomes.

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      • Investment Planning

        Investment Planning

        Sterling Private Wealth offers you investment advice that is tailored to your unique circumstances, financial needs, objectives, and risk appetite. We offer bespoke solutions most appropriate for each circumstance. Detailed strategies are employed for each client.

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      • Offshore Financial Services

        Offshore Financial Services

        At Sterling Private Wealth, we believe that offshore diversification is crucial in building lasting wealth and we offer you professional advice on a range of investment funds and structures to meet your specific needs.
        These include making use of annual investment allowances for physical offshore exposure as well as asset swap portfolio construction.

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      • Retirement Planning

        Retirement Planning

        Sterling Private Wealth offers personalised retirement planning solutions to assist you in achieving your financial objectives.
        Our solutions allow you to enjoy a comfortable retirement and secure your financial future.
        Retirement planning includes the use of tax efficient vehicles, saving with both discretionary and compulsory (formal recognised retirement funds) assets, as well as carefully laid out and monitored Cash flow planning.

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      • Risk Planning

        Risk Planning

        Sterling Private Wealth provides an unbiased insurance advisory service, obtaining quotes from multiple insurance companies to find the most appropriate product for your specific needs.

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      • Tax Planning

        Tax Planning

        Sterling Private Wealth offers tax guidance (in conjunction with third-party providers) on your financial position and how investment planning can optimize your tax structuring. This includes pre-and post-retirement planning, the use of local and international trust structures, and life wrappers, both local and global.
        Tax efficient cash-like vehicles and other personal tax advice is readily available.

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    • Treasury Solutions
      • Overview

        Overview

        Merchant West Treasury Solutions is a niche provider of treasury products and solutions to corporate and individual clients with foreign exchange, cash management and risk management requirements.

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      • International Money Transfers

        International Money Transfers

        At Merchant West Treasury Solutions we specialise in facilitating secure and transparent transactions, ensuring your funds are transferred with utmost reliability and at competitive rates.

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      • Cash Management

        Cash Management

        Merchant West Treasury Solutions is a niche provider of treasury products and solutions to corporate and individual clients with foreign exchange, cash management and risk management requirements.

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      • Exchange Control Advice

        Exchange Control Advice

        Get expert exchange control advice and free tax clearance certificates for transfers above 1 million Rand with us.
        Let us simplify your transactions today.

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      • Foreign Currency Accounts

        Foreign Currency Accounts

        Open an interest-bearing foreign currency account from the comfort of your own home with no monthly charges. Available in most major currencies.

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      • Non Rand Transfers

        Non Rand Transfers

        Experience fast and secure non-Rand international transfers with our cutting-edge platform.
        Join now to enjoy seamless transactions.

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  • Businesses
    • Solutions for Businesses
    • Asset Finance
      • Overview

        Overview

        Whether you are a business or an individual we make it possible to help you get the assets and equipment you want.

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      • Agricultural Finance

        Agriculture

        We make it possible to help you acquire the agriculture assets your farming operation needs.
        We finance a wide range of agriculture assets such as:

        • Tractors, harvesters, planters, trailers and crop sprayers
        • Silos, irrigation, solar, netting, tunnels, security, greenhouses, cold rooms and pack houses
        • Packing equipment, scanners, conveyors, scales, cold storage, bins, generators, boilers and tanks
        • Trucks, trailers, vehicles, gators, aircraft and forklifts
        • IT hardware and software for precision
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      • Aircraft Finance

        Aviation

        We help you enjoy your flying more, by structuring a financial solution that allows you to get into the sky, without breaking the bank. In the South African aviation industry, we finance:

        • New and used fixed-wing and rotor aircraft
        • Avionics upgrades
        • Engine overhauls and aircraft rebuilds
        Learn More
      • Construction Finance

        Construction and Plant Hire

        Our dedicated construction and manufacturing finance team can structure a financial solution for assets like:

        • Earthmoving Equipment
        • Worksite Security Systems
        • Plant and Machinery.
        Learn More
      • Leisure Finance

        Leisure

        We help you enjoy your lifestyle by structuring a financial solution that allows you to get immediate use of recreational assets like:

        • Light Aircraft and Helicopters
        • Yachts and Boats
        • Golf Carts and Equipment for Golf and Estate Living
        • Classic Cars and Motorcycles
        • Equestrian Tack
        Learn More
      • Technology Finance

        IT and Technology

        We help you get the IT solutions your business requires for ongoing business operations and to remain competitive, by structuring a financial solution for:

        • High-cost hardware assets
        • Storage and software assets
        • Office Automation equipment
        Learn More
      • Transport and Logistics Finance

        Logistics and Transport

        We make it possible for you to get the assets you want for your logistics and transport, by structuring a financial solution for:

        • Heavy Commercial Vehicles
        • Light Commercial Vehicles and Delivery Vans
        • Tankers, Trailers and Forklift Equipment
        • Warehousing and Storage Facilities
        Learn More
      • Manufacturing Equipment Finance
      • Medical Equipment Finance

        Medical

        We help you get the equipment you want for your practice, by structuring financial solutions for devices like:

        • X-Ray and Imaging Equipment
        • MRI and Diagnostic Solutions
        • Respiratory and Patient Monitoring Devices
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      • Mining Equipment Asset Finance

        Mining and industry

        We make it possible to help you get the assets and equipment you want for your business.
        Our dedicated Mining and Industry finance team can structure a financial solution for assets like:

        • Drill Rigs, Crushers and Earthmoving Equipment
        • Furnaces and Heating Systems
        • Automation Systems
        Learn More
      • Office Equipment Finance and Rentals
      • Solar Power Financing

        Renewable Energy

        We finance commercial renewable energy solutions, giving your business energy security when you need it most.

        Learn More
      • Security Equipment Finance

        Safety and Security

        We make it possible for you to get the solutions you want to protect your assets, by structuring a financial solution for:

        • Surveillance Systems, and CCTV
        • X-Ray Baggage Scanners
        • Detection and Access Control Systems
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    • Fleet Solutions
      • Overview

        Overview

        Our streamlined fleet management solution. We keep your business mobile without you tying up your cash in vehicles.
        Our Full Maintenance Lease optimises fleet management, minimises unexpected maintenance expenses, and provides a predictable monthly cost that you can budget for with ease. Comprehensive reporting at vehicle and fleet level is standard and is provided as per your specification and timing needs.

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      • Dynamic Lease

        Dynamic Lease

        Our “Lease to Own” solution provides ownership and flexible usage.
        You may choose to purchase the vehicle at the end of the lease at the specified purchase option price, but there is no obligation to do so. We can modify the contract at any time to adjust the end of contract purchase option price, usage parameters, or include/exclude optional services.
        Comprehensive reporting at vehicle and fleet level is standard and is provided as per your specification and timing needs

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      • Full Maintenance Lease

        Full Maintenance Lease

        Our streamlined fleet management solution. We keep your business mobile without you tying up your cash in vehicles.
        Our Full Maintenance Lease optimises fleet management, minimises unexpected maintenance expenses, and provides a predictable monthly cost that you can budget for with ease.
        Comprehensive reporting at vehicle and fleet level is standard and is provided as per your specification and timing needs.

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      • Operating Lease

        Operating Lease

        Our Operating Lease is an efficient usage-based contract, whereby you can choose to either control your maintenance and tyre costs or outsource this function to us which will include a maintenance authorization desk, invoice scrutiny, and a consolidated monthly maintenance invoice.

        Comprehensive reporting at vehicle and fleet level is standard and is provided as per your specification and timing needs.

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      • Fleet Services

        Strategic Fleet Solution

        Our Strategic Fleet Solution provides you with an expert “Back Office” to support your business which serves niche markets and supplies specific vehicles to clients.

        We offer access to funding, a fleet operating system to manage lease contracts from procurement to termination and streamlined administrative processes to support efficient operations.

        Comprehensive reporting at vehicle and fleet level is standard and is standard and is provided to your specification and timing needs.

        Learn More
    • Investments
      • Overview

        Overview

        Merchant West Investments is an award-winning multi-strategy asset management business.
        The investment house covers a variety of strategies and asset classes, with money market, income, multi-asset class, listed property and domestic and global equity funds.

        Learn More
      • Cash and Cash Plus Solutions

        Cash and Cash Plus Solutions

        Money market and cash plus solutions as an alternative to traditional bank deposits.

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      • Retirement Fund Investments

        Retirement Fund Investments

        A range of funds and strategies suitable for company retirement funds.

        Learn More
      • Executive Compensation Plan

        Executive Compensation Plan

        Suitable for executive and senior management compensation enhancement.

        Learn More
    • Property Finance
      • Overview

        Overview

        Merchant West Investments is an award-winning multi-strategy asset management business.
        The investment house covers a variety of strategies and asset classes, with money market, income, multi-asset class, listed property and domestic and global equity funds.

        Learn More
      • Property Finance

        Commercial Property

        Commercial Property Finance for business customers looking to purchase owner occupied properties.

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    • Treasury Solutions
      • Overview

        Overview

        Merchant West Treasury Solutions is a niche provider of treasury products and solutions to corporate and individual clients with foreign exchange, cash management and risk management requirements.

        Learn More
      • Cash Management

        Cash Management

        Maximise your business’s excess liquidity with our hassle-free service that offers consistently competitive interest rates. Let us help you earn more today.

        Learn More
      • CFC Accounts

        CFC Accounts

        Simplify your foreign currency inflows and outflows with our CFC account service. Avoid the hassle of converting to ZAR and increase convenience for your international business.

        Learn More
      • Currency Risk Management

        Currency Risk Management

        Mitigate the risk of currency volatility in your business with our expert currency risk management services. Let us help you implement or execute an effective policy to protect your bottom line.

        Learn More
      • Exchange Control Advice

        Exchange Control Advice

        Navigating exchange control regulations can be time-consuming and stressful. Let us provide you with our expertise to simplify and navigate the process of exchange control and save your business valuable time.

        Learn More
      • Foreign Exchange

        Foreign Exchange

        Navigating exchange control regulations can be time-consuming and stressful. Let us provide you with our expertise to simplify and navigate the process of exchange control and save your business valuable time.

        Learn More
    • Working Capital Solutions
      • Overview

        Overview

        Merchant West Working Capital Solutions can assist in providing your business with a sustainable working capital finance offering. Our facilities are flexible, and our team is dynamic to offer you with the best possible advice and service.

        Learn More
      • Escrow Accounts

        Escrow Accounts

        Merchant West provides an Escrow agency service to support commercial transactions where the commercial parties are unknown to each other and/or have recently commenced a commercial relationship. As an Escrow agent, Merchant West will hold funds on behalf of the parties under a signed Escrow agreement concluded between the parties.

        Learn More
      • Invoice Discounting

        Full Book Discounting

        Merchant West purchases qualifying invoices on your whole debtor’s book and provides you with an advance of up to eighty percent on the value of all invoices purchased. The facility remains Confidential (debtors are not notified of the facility). You continue to service, manage, and collect funds due directly from each debtor and remit these to Merchant West on collection.

        Learn More
      • Purchase Order Finance

        Purchase Order Finance

        We finance your imported or local stock purchases against a Purchase Order and discount your debtor invoice with recourse on a disclosed basis.

        Learn More
      • Bridge Loans

        Bridge Loans

        Merchant West provides short and medium-term funding structures for commercial activities including strategic asset purchases and business expansion, based on deal specific qualifying criteria. This solution is suitable for clients involved in strategic business initiatives who require funding partner support.

        Learn More
      • Stock Finance

        Stock Finance

        Merchant West provides Trade Finance for the import of machinery and other assets from global markets. Suitable for businesses that need to import machinery to meet Capex requirements.

        Learn More
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  • Corporates
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    • Asset Finance
      • Overview

        Overview

        We make it possible to help you get the assets and equipment you want.

        Learn More
      • Agricultural Finance

        Agriculture

        We make it possible to help you acquire the agriculture assets your farming operation needs.
        We finance a wide range of agriculture assets such as:

        • Tractors, harvesters, planters, trailers and crop sprayers
        • Silos, irrigation, solar, netting, tunnels, security, greenhouses, cold rooms and pack houses
        • Packing equipment, scanners, conveyors, scales, cold storage, bins, generators, boilers and tanks
        • Trucks, trailers, vehicles, gators, aircraft and forklifts
        • IT hardware and software for precision farming, weather stations and drones.
        Learn More
      • Aircraft Finance

        Aviation

        We help you enjoy your flying more, by structuring a financial solution that allows you to get into the sky, without breaking the bank.
        In the South African aviation industry, we finance:

        • New and used fixed-wing and rotor aircraft
        • Avionics upgrades
        • Engine overhauls and aircraft rebuilds.
        Learn More
      • Construction Finance

        Construction and Plant Hire

        Our dedicated construction and manufacturing finance team can structure a financial solution for assets like:

        • Earthmoving Equipment
        • Worksite Security Systems
        • Plant and Machinery
        Learn More
      • Technology Finance

        IT and Technology

        We help you get the IT solutions your business requires for ongoing business operations and to remain competitive, by structuring a financial solution for:

        • High-cost hardware assets
        • Storage and software assets
        • Office automation equipment
        Learn More
      • Transport and Logistics Finance

        Logistics and Transport 

        We make it possible for you to get the assets you want for your logistics and transport, by structuring a financial solution for:

        • Heavy Commercial Vehicles
        • Light Commercial Vehicles and Delivery Vans
        • Tankers, Trailers and Forklift Equipment Warehousing and Storage Facilities
        Learn More
      • Mining Equipment Asset Finance

        Mining and Industry

        We make it possible to help you get the assets and equipment you want for your business.
        Our dedicated Mining and Industry finance team can structure a financial solution for assets like:

        • Drill Rigs, Crushers and Earthmoving Equipment
        • Furnaces and Heating Systems
        • Automation Systems
        Learn More
      • Office Equipment Finance and Rentals
      • Solar Power Financing

        Renewable Energy

        We finance commercial renewable energy solutions, giving your business energy security when you need it most.

        Learn More
    • Investments
      • Overview

        Overview

        Merchant West Investments is an award-winning multi-strategy asset management business.
        The investment house covers a variety of strategies and asset classes, with money market, income, multi-asset class, listed property and domestic and global equity funds.

        Learn More
      • Cash and Cash Plus Solutions

        Cash and Cash Plus Solutions

        Money market and cash plus solutions as an alternative to traditional bank deposits.

        Learn More
      • Executive Compensation Plan

        Executive Compensation Plan

        Suitable for executive and senior management compensation enhancement.

        Learn More
      • Retirement Fund Investors

        Retirement Fund Investors

        A range of funds and strategies suitable for company retirement funds.

        Learn More
    • Specialised Finance
      • Overview

        Overview

        Specfin utilises its specialist in-house expertise and the Group’s robust balance sheet in response to consumer demand for “big ticket” solutions, characterised as “Hi Value –Hi Complexity” transactions.
        Our deep understanding of credit and a demonstrable track record allows us to credit vet transactions and provide investors with co-investment opportunities, with the comfort that these solutions also meet our risk-return thresholds. Our minimum threshold for debt financing transactions is set at R65m.

        Learn More
      • Asset-Backed Funding Solutions

        Asset-Backed Funding

        At Merchant West, we understand the challenges businesses face when seeking financing. That’s why we offer innovative funding solutions that are asset-backed and tailored to your needs.

        Learn More
      • Mezzanine Capital

        Mezzanine Capital

        Merchant West offers financing that is structured to offer flexible solutions tailored to the borrower’s needs. It combines features of both debt and equity. Take a closer look here at its components:

        Learn More
      • Private Debt Financing

        Private Debt Opportunities

        Through our network of clients, we facilitate the creation of investable opportunities and private placements with investment grade counterparties.

        Learn More
      • Securitisation Solutions

        Securitisation Solutions

        Securitisation solutions offer a versatile approach to funding, enabling businesses to unlock the value of their assets, diversify funding sources, and access capital markets efficiently.

        Learn More
      • Structured Finance

        Structuring

        We are positioned to enable transactions thought our structuring expertise and ability to identify opportunities. This includes asset creation for investors.

        Learn More
    • Treasury Solutions
      • Overview

        Overview

        Merchant West Treasury Solutions is a niche provider of treasury products and solutions to corporate and individual clients with foreign exchange, cash management and risk management requirements.

        Learn More
      • CFC Accounts

        CFC Accounts

        Simplify your foreign currency inflows and outflows with our CFC account service. Avoid the hassle of converting to ZAR and increase convenience for your international business.

        Learn More
      • Cash Management

        Cash Management

        Maximise your business’s excess liquidity with our hassle-free service that offers consistently competitive interest rates. Let us help you earn more today.

        Learn More
      • Currency Risk Management

        Currency Risk Management

        Mitigate the risk of currency volatility in your business with our expert currency risk management services. Let us help you implement or execute an effective policy to protect your bottom line.

        Learn More
      • Exchange Control Advice

        Exchange Control Advice

        Navigating exchange control regulations can be time-consuming and stressful. Let us provide you with our expertise to simplify and navigate the process of exchange control and save your business valuable time.

        Learn More
      • Foreign Exchange

        Foreign Exchange

        Navigating exchange control regulations can be time-consuming and stressful. Let us provide you with our expertise to simplify and navigate the process of exchange control and save your business valuable time.

        Learn More
    • Working Capital Solutions
      • Overview

        Overview

        Merchant West Working Capital Solutions can assist in providing your business with a sustainable working capital finance offering. Our facilities are flexible, and our team is dynamic to offer you with the best possible advice and service.

        Learn More
      • Escrow Accounts

        Escrow Accounts

        Merchant West provides an Escrow agency service to support commercial transactions where the commercial parties are unknown to each other and/or have recently commenced a commercial relationship. As an Escrow agent, Merchant West will hold funds on behalf of the parties under a signed Escrow agreement concluded between the parties.

        Learn More
      • Invoice Discounting

        Full Book Discounting

        Merchant West purchases qualifying invoices on your whole debtor’s book and provides you with an advance of up to eighty percent on the value of all invoices purchased. The facility remains Confidential (debtors are not notified of the facility). You continue to service, manage, and collect funds due directly from each debtor and remit these to Merchant West on collection.

        Learn More
      • Purchase Order Finance

        Purchase Order Finance

        We finance your imported or local stock purchases against a Purchase Order and discount your debtor invoice with recourse on a disclosed basis.

        Learn More
      • Bridge Loans

        Bridge Loans

        Merchant West provides short and medium-term funding structures for commercial activities including strategic asset purchases and business expansion, based on deal specific qualifying criteria. This solution is suitable for clients involved in strategic business initiatives who require funding partner support.

        Learn More
      • Stock Finance

        Stock Finance

        Merchant West provides Trade Finance for the import of machinery and other assets from global markets. Suitable for businesses that need to import machinery to meet Capex requirements.

        Learn More
      • Trade Finance

        Unlock the full potential of your business with Merchant West’s trade finance solutions. We are committed to helping you thrive in the global market by providing seamless importation processes, flexible financing options, and expert support every step of the way.

        Unlock the full potential of your business with Merchant West’s trade finance solutions. We are committed to helping you thrive in the global market by providing seamless importation processes, flexible financing options, and expert support every step of the way.

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        Overview

        The Merchant West Group consists of diversified financial service businesses that offer a range of lending, transactional, wealth management and asset management solutions in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and the United States of America

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      • MW Asset Rentals

        MW Asset Rentals

        MW Asset Rentals (RF) Limited (“MWAR”) is a ring-fenced equipment rentals securitisation vehicle, originated and serviced by Merchant West Proprietary Limited.

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      • MW Working Capital Solutions

        MW Working Capital Solutions

        MW Working Capital Solutions (RF) Limited (“MWWCS”) is a ring-fenced asset-backed securitisation vehicle, originated and serviced by Merchant West Working Capital Solutions Proprietary Limited.

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    • Specialised Finance
      • Overview

        Overview

        Specfin utilises its specialist in-house expertise and the Group’s robust balance sheet in response to consumer demand for “big ticket” solutions, characterised as “Hi Value –Hi Complexity” transactions.
        Our deep understanding of credit and a demonstrable track record allows us to credit vet transactions and provide investors with co-investment opportunities, with the comfort that these solutions also meet our risk-return thresholds. Our minimum threshold for debt financing transactions is set at R65m.

        Learn More
      • Asset-Backed Funding Solutions

        Asset-Backed Funding

        At Merchant West, we understand the challenges businesses face when seeking financing. That’s why we offer innovative funding solutions that are asset-backed and tailored to your needs.

        Learn More
      • Mezzanine Capital

        Mezzanine Capital

        Merchant West offers financing that is structured to offer flexible solutions tailored to the borrower’s needs. It combines features of both debt and equity. Take a closer look here at its components:

        Learn More
      • Private Debt Financing

        Private Debt Opportunities

        Through our network of clients, we facilitate the creation of investable opportunities and private placements with investment grade counterparties.

        Learn More
      • Securitisation Solutions

        Securitisation Solutions

        Securitisation solutions offer a versatile approach to funding, enabling businesses to unlock the value of their assets, diversify funding sources, and access capital markets efficiently.

        Learn More
      • Structured Finance

        Structuring

        We are positioned to enable transactions thought our structuring expertise and ability to identify opportunities. This includes asset creation for investors.

        Learn More
    • Treasury Solutions
      • Overview

        Overview

        Merchant West Treasury Solutions is a niche provider of treasury products and solutions to corporate and individual clients with foreign exchange, cash management and risk management requirements.

        Learn More
      • Product Development

        Product Development

        Merchant West Treasury Solutions has established a strategic presence in offshore investments through strong partnerships with leading investment houses. Our role includes navigating exchange control regulations, refining processes, providing competitive exchange rates with transparent fees, and ensuring investment products are straightforward, especially regarding currency transfers.

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      • Portfolio Switches

        Portfolio Switches

        Merchant West Treasury Solutions excels in managing complex financial transactions at both institutional and individual levels. Our role in portfolio switches is to simplify the process by providing expert currency management and seamless fund movement services.

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        Strategic Fleet Solution

        Our Strategic Fleet Solution provides you with an expert “Back Office” to support your business which serves niche markets and supplies specific vehicles to clients.
        We offer access to funding, a fleet operating system to manage lease contracts from procurement to termination and streamlined administrative processes to support efficient operations.
        Comprehensive reporting at vehicle and fleet level is standard and is provided to your specification and timing needs.

        Learn More
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      • Overview

        Overview

        Merchant West Treasury Solutions is a niche provider of treasury products and solutions to corporate and individual clients with foreign exchange, cash management and risk management requirements.

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        Collaborative Partnerships

        In today’s fast-paced business world, collaboration is essential for growth and delivering value. At Merchant West Treasury Solutions, we understand the needs of professional firms—whether you’re an accountant, attorney, real estate professional, or financial advisor. Partnering with us allows you to enhance your services, offer more value to your clients, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor.

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        We pride ourselves on our reputation as a fast, efficient, and committed financier in our elected industries and offer tailor‐made asset financing for the equipment that is unique to your particular area of business.:

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      • Working Capital Solutions

        Working Capital Solutions

        Merchant West Working Capital Solutions can assist in providing your business with a sustainable working capital finance offering. Our facilities are flexible, and our team is dynamic to offer you with the best possible advice and service.

        Learn More
      • Fleet Solutions

        Fleet Finance

        Our streamlined fleet management solution. We keep your business mobile without you tying up your cash in vehicles.
        Our Full Maintenance Lease optimises fleet management, minimises unexpected maintenance expenses, and provides a predictable monthly cost that you can budget for with ease. Comprehensive reporting at vehicle and fleet level is standard and is provided as per your specification and timing needs.

        Learn More
      • Investments

        Investments

        Merchant West Investmentsis an award-winning multi-strategy asset management business.
        The investment house covers a variety of strategies and asset classes, with money market, income, multi-asset class, listed property and domestic and global equity funds.

        Learn More
      • Treasury Solutions

        Treasury

        Merchant West Treasury Solutions is a niche provider of treasury products and solutions to corporate and individual clients with foreign exchange, cash management and risk management requirements.

        Learn More
      • Private Wealth

        Private Wealth

        Range of domestic and global unit trust funds covering equities, property, cash, bonds and balanced fund solutions.

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      • Commercial Property Finance

        Property Finance

        Merchant West offers commercial property finance to clients for:

        • Owners -who own and occupy the premises to be financed; or
        • Tenants -who rent premises, but wish to purchase the property.
        Learn More
      • Specialised Finance

        Specialised Finance

        Specfin utilises its specialist in-house expertise and the Group’s robust balance sheet in response to consumer demand for “big ticket” solutions, characterised as ‘Hi Value –Hi Complexity’ transactions.

        Our deep understanding of credit and a demonstrable track record allows us to credit vet transactions and provide investors with co-investment opportunities, with the comfort that these solutions also meet our risk-return thresholds. Our minimum threshold for debt financing transactions is set at R65m.
        Learn More
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Merchant West Investments is a multi-strategy asset management business that places the highest priority on the stewardship of clients’ assets. We carefully select the areas of investment that provide a competitive advantage, delivering excellent outcomes for our clients across a variety of investment strategies.
 
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