Reitway Global Cements Relationship with Solactive AG

Reitway Global recently hosted Steffen Scheuble, CEO of Frankfurt based Solactive AG whose acquisition of Global Property Research (GPR) in 2021 culminated in the creation of a customized Income based Index that will underpin yet another Reitway Global ETF listing on the JSE early 2025.

Reitway Global and Amsterdam based GPR have cultivated a mutually beneficial partnership for the past decade. This collaboration led to the development of three customized indices, which are now tracked by Reitway-branded ETFs listed on the JSE.

Reitway Global, winner of five Raging Bull performance awards, is a pioneer of global REIT investing, and was one of the South African asset managers that outperformed the benchmark during Covid. This was largely due to their visionary foresight of international global real estate market trends, and diversified sectors. The group has bolstered its Cape Town domiciled team of financial analysts, enhancing their capabilities with advanced expertise to drive growth and innovation.

Solactive AG, under the leadership of visionary CEO Steffen Scheuble, has rapidly gained a reputation as a dynamic force in the global financial indexing arena, as the benchmark innovator for tailored investment solutions. Since inception in 2007, the Frankfurt-based firm has revolutionized index engineering by crafting precision-driven, custom indices for leading asset managers, investment banks, and financial institutions across the globe.

With offices in financial hubs across Europe, Toronto and Hong Kong, Solactive has established itself as a trusted partner for organizations seeking specialized benchmarks that integrate seamlessly with evolving market demands. By offering a wide range of thematic and ESG-focused indices, the company empowers its clients to calibrate their portfolios with the latest trends in technology, sustainability, and sustainable investing.

Known for its agility, innovative mindset, and cost-efficient solutions, Solactive has positioned itself as an indispensable partner for firms launching innovative ETFs and structured financial products. By redefining indexing with unparalleled customization and flexibility, Solactive continues to be a trailblazer in tailored benchmarking solutions.

According to an interview with Mr Scheuble today, “we offer a distinctive fusion of advanced data science technology across a broad spectrum of financial markets. Our multifaceted approach that focuses on the dynamics of the market ensures clients’ continued success. We deliver a superior experience, unique customization capabilities, and the most economical industry solutions. With more than 30,000 indices calculated daily, our clients enjoy a full suite of solutions, including market-leading ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) thematic indices”.

Solactive manages over 500 global clients, with approximately US$300 billion invested in products linked to their indices. Solactive is registered with ESMA (European Securities and Markets Authority) as a benchmark administrator and is supervised by the BaFin (Federal Financial Supervisory Authority)

"The creation of our new customized Income Index highlights the seamless collaboration between our teams. Solactive’s pragmatic and innovative approach to meeting investor needs syncs flawlessly with Reitway’s commitment to delivering impactful investment solutions, fostering a highly productive partnership” said Greg Rawlins, CEO of Reitway Global.

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