One Stone Capital – a new name to reinforce our ideals In recognition of the need to create a unique identity, we have accepted the challenge of rebranding, to position the Group in its rightful context in the market place. Our new name, One Stone, signifies a reaffirmation of our core values and our determination to be the best. Just as a stone thrown into a pool creates an ever-widening ripple effect upon the surface of the water, so One Stone will have an ever-growing effect upon the business sectors in which it operates. The subsidiaries of One Stone Capital will follow suit, hence Umbono As’Investe has also changed its name to One Stone As’Investe. The marketplace recognizes that we are differentiated by our people and the way in which our innovative approach creates the best results for our clients. We are different: in our approach to clients, in our belief in creating the best possible solutions for them and in sharing common beliefs both internally and externally. One Stone is different – we know it and so does the marketplace – our new name says it all! Up there with the best Maureen has been rated sixth in the technical analysis section of the annual Financial Times ranking. Based entirely on the surveyed opinions of domestic institutional investors, the Financial Times has been publishing these rankings annually since 1977. They are recognised as the industry yardstick. These latest rankings of analysts show which analysts have distinguished themselves for their performance in the bear market. Institutional fund manager clients of UC Securities will gain confidence in the knowledge that Maureen is recognised as on of the best in South Africa. Corporate Social Investment As a means of extending the Group’s vision (“To improve the standards of living of all by innovating, empowering and serving – excellently and ethically”) beyond the operational business sphere, One Stone Capital has instituted a corporate social investment programme. Among the initiatives supported are:
UC Securities (a subsidiary of One Stone Capital) has ‘taken up the challenge’ by adopting and mentoring a BASA College team to enter the competition. UC Securities staff volunteered to teach and mentor a group of 20 Grade 10 and 11 students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Every Wednesday, a group of six of these students is brought by bus to the company’s offices where they are given a one-hour lecture on a specific topic, followed by life skills teaching and practical business experience in the investment and capital sectors. UC Securities has sponsored a computer, with on-line capability, for the college so that the learners are able to manage their own portfolio. Subscriptions to the Business Day and The Times, have been donated by the company and help the students gain a better understanding of the business world and to keep up-to-date with the market. Staff involved in this scheme have found the pupils to be very motivated, eager to learn and determined to succeed in the competition. The effectiveness of the programme is best demonstrated by the fact that the BASA team, which started with a ranking of 400th in the competition, has climbed into the top twenty after just two months.
Deo Gloria is a non-profit organisation that exists to provide aid for the disadvantaged. The home provides a sanctuary for children and women who have been severely abused and for orphaned children. Deo Gloria operates a number of ‘safe homes’ across the West Rand, providing a place of safety and stability for those most needing one. Feeding schemes for needy children and the provision of food parcels for disadvantaged families add a further dimension to their support of those less fortunate. One Stone is a regular donor in support of this operation, participating in Deo Gloria’s initiatives and helping them realise their dream of helping others. Involvement has had a very real, beneficial effect upon One Stone’s staff. |
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