Our Story

2011 Founded by Michael Patchitt
2012 - Ross Beckley Joins Team
2015 - Global Balance Fund Lauches
2017 - Wealth Warrior Fund Launches
2018 - Balanced Prescient Fund
2012 - Murray Stewart Joins Team
2019 - Charlie de La Pasture Joins Team
2020 - Andrew Roy Joins Team
2021 - Chris Brownlee Joins Team
2022 - Global Yield AMC002 Launches
2023 - Christos Zisis Joins Team
2023 - Jarred Breen Joins Team
2024 - Wealth Warriors AMC007
2024 - High Street Cape Town office

2011 Founded by Michael Patchitt

High Street Asset Management was founded by Michael Patchitt in 2011 after a long and successful career in the financial industry.

Mike held positions at UAL Merchant Bank, Sechold and Coronation Capital where he spearheaded the creation of Coronation Securities which would later become African Harvest Securities. His last role before taking a hard-earned sabbatical in 2011 was as Joint Head of Trading for Coronation Capital.

It was over this time during a lengthy trip through Africa, that High Street was born. Having managed investments for a range of institutions and organisations over the course of his career, Mike decided that the time was right to formalise the management and growth of his own assets. Interest from several friends and colleagues looking to have their assets managed in accordance with those of his own, led Mike to launch his first pooled fund open to outside investors.

High Street has since developed into a reputable specialist asset manager offering both local and offshore funds with a strong emphasis on Rand-hedge investing. The company manages three funds, namely a Local Balanced Fund, the Global Balanced Fund and the Wealth Warriors Fund, with the latter two being listed offshore in Dublin with local feeder fund options. The fund range is complimented with a structured product offering.

Ross Beckley Joins Team

CFA: Chief Investment Officer (B.Comm Hons, Finance)
Ross began his finance career in 2011 and has been part of the High Street team since its formative stages. He has a holistic and intricate understanding of the business derived from his experience in a broad range of functions from administration through to fund management. He is responsible for enhancing the investment decision-making process and ensuring it is consistently applied to the daily operations of the business.

Global Balanced Fund

Global Balanced Fund launches in 2015. 

Ideally suited for investors with moderate risk / return profile. A great fit for moderate risk investors converting to a living annuity.

Wealth Warrior Fund

2017 – Wealth Warrior Fund Launches

High Street Wealth Warriors Fund
Ideally suited for investors seeking high growth over the long-term with a tolerance for short term downturns.

High Street Balanced Prescient Fund

High Street Balanced Prescient Fund launches in 2018
local funds
Ideally suited for retirement savers looking to diversify from local risks. Reg.28 compliant fund with 90%+ Rand-hedge exposure.

Murray Stewart Joins Team

(B.Comm, LLB)
In 1993, Murray started at UAL Asset Management. He moved to London in an equity sales role, marketing South African equities to international institutions with Deutsche Morgan Grenfell/Ivor Jones, Roy and Co. He returned to South Africa with Deutsche Bank in 2001 as Head of Equity Capital Markets. His most recent role was as Head of Investment Banking for Bank of America Merrill Lynch (South Africa), providing advisory and capital market advice to local and international clients.

Charlie de La Pasture Joins Team

CFA: Fund Manager (B.A. Classics Hons)
Charlie began his career at High Street in 2019 after earning a degree in Classics from the University of Bristol. His strengths in analysis and interpretation saw him quickly advance from Research Analyst to Lead Analyst. He now co-manages the High Street Wealth Warriors Fund, overseeing investment strategy and portfolio management. A CFA Charterholder, Charlie focuses on identifying long-term growth opportunities by applying his analytical perspective to emerging technologies.

Andrew Roy Joins Team

CA (SA): Chairman
Andrew Roy, better known as Tubby, had 10 years in financial markets with Inet, UAL Securities and Coronation Securities before moving into general commerce in 2003. He joined High Street when it was established in 2011, and serves as Non-Executive Director.

Chris Brownlee Joins Team

(B.Comm, LLB)

In 1993, Murray started at UAL Asset Management. He moved to London in an equity sales role, marketing South African equities to international institutions with Deutsche Morgan Grenfell/Ivor Jones, Roy and Co. He returned to South Africa with Deutsche Bank in 2001 as Head of Equity Capital Markets. His most recent role was as Head of Investment Banking for Bank of America Merrill Lynch (South Africa), providing advisory and capital market advice to local and international clients.

Global Yield AMC002

Global Yield AMC002 launches in 2022
The product is suitable for retail investors seeking capital gains through exposure to high-yielding assets and a moderate tolerance for market drawdowns.

Christos Zisis Joins Team

Research Analyst (B.Comm Hons, Investment Management)
Christos graduated from the University of Pretoria in 2022, obtaining a distinction in his undergraduate. He joined High Street in 2023 as Research Analyst and is currently awaiting his CFA charter, having successfully passed all three exams.

Jarred Breen Joins Team

Research Analyst (BSc, Animal Science)
After graduating from Stellenbosch University, Jarred gained experience in the finance industry through roles involving fund and portfolio tax administration. He joined High Street as a Research Analyst in 2023 and is currently pursuing his CFA charter, having successfully passed the first two exams.

Wealth Warriors AMC007

High Street Wealth Warriors Fund
Wealth Warriors AMC007 launched in 2024

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High Street Cape Town office

High Street Cape Town office aquired in 2024

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Mon – Fri: 8am – 5pm / Holiday : Closed

The Offices of Hyde Park, 1 Strouthos Road, Hyde Park, Johannesburg

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