Fairtree Selects Bloomberg’s BQuant Enterprise to Modernize Investment Workflows and Launch New Global Equity Strategy

CAPE TOWN – Bloomberg today announced that Fairtree, a leading South African investment manager, has deployed Bloomberg’s BQuant Enterprise to modernize its research infrastructure, scale its quantitative capabilities, and support the launch of a new global equity fund.

Fairtree, which manages US$12.3 billion (as at January 31, 2026) in traditional and alternative investment portfolios across all asset classes, already uses the Bloomberg Terminal, PORT Enterprise for portfolio and risk analytics, AIM for order and investment management, and Data License for comprehensive enterprise data. It has now adopted BQuant Enterprise to enhance its research-to-production workflows within a single, scalable environment. This fully managed, cloud-based analytics platform has enabled the firm to migrate from standalone R models to scalable Python-based workflows, improving integration, governance, and the deployment of investment models across teams.

By consolidating research, data access, and production capabilities in a single end-to-end environment, Fairtree can reduce the time-to-market for new investment strategies. Direct, programmatic access to Bloomberg’s broad range of high-quality data within BQuant Enterprise has strengthened the firm’s ability to test, refine, and operationalize investment models more efficiently. The platform provides scalable compute power and collaborative tools that support the full lifecycle of quantitative strategy development, from idea generation through deployment.

Fairtree has also launched a new global equity strategy enabled by BQuant Enterprise, reflecting a broader trend among South African asset managers seeking to diversify revenue streams and attract global capital through internationally-focused mandates. At the same time, firms in the region are reviewing their digital strategies and accelerating their adoption of cloud-based data infrastructure and Python-driven research environments to modernize their investment processes.

“BQuant Enterprise allows us to streamline our research and investment processes, enabling faster deployment of new strategies while maintaining rigorous oversight and discipline. This solution supports our commitment to delivering innovative strategies for our clients and adapting to evolving global markets” said Kurt van der Walt, Fairtree Multi-Strategy Portfolio Manager.

“Firms like Fairtree are increasingly looking to modernize their research capabilities and scale their quantitative workflows,” said Shawn Edwards, Bloomberg’s Chief Technology Officer. “BQuant Enterprise provides a turnkey environment that combines data, advanced analytics, and managed infrastructure, enabling asset managers to innovate faster and bring differentiated strategies to market with greater operational efficiency.”

BQuant Enterprise is a fully managed, cloud-based analytics platform that enables financial institutions to scale investment workflows with advanced compute power, broad access to Bloomberg data, integration with their own internal systems, and seamless collaboration. Designed for rapid development, workflow automation, and deployment, it empowers teams to get to market faster with greater operational agility and innovation. For more information, visit https://www.bloomberg.com/bquant.

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About Fairtree
Fairtree is a leading global investment manager that manages traditional and alternative investment portfolios across all global asset classes for local and offshore clients. Headquartered in South Africa, Fairtree manages US$12.3 billion (as at January 31, 2026) in award-winning, diverse global portfolios. As a trusted investment partner, Fairtree continually strives for investment excellence and to deliver consistent and competitive returns while pursuing its mission of enriching the lives of all our stakeholders. To find out more, visit: www.fairtree.com.

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