Marise Bester

Marise joined Allan Gray in 2011 and is a manager in the ManCo Distribution team. She previously held roles in Retail Client Services and IFA Distribution. Marise holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Law and an Honours degree in Economics, both from Stellenbosch University, as well as a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Reading Henley Business School. She is also a CFP^® professional.

Articles by Marise Bester

The investment case for preparation over prediction

By Marise Bester on 01 Jul 2026

Listening time: 37 mins

In an environment defined by ongoing change, investors may be tempted to reduce uncertainty by trying to predict what lies ahead.

Why should emerging and frontier markets be considered within a diversified portfolio?

By Marise Bester on 11 Feb 2026

Viewing time: 51 mins

Emerging and frontier markets are often grouped together, yet they differ meaningfully in investment characteristics and the respective roles they play in...

Has your risk perception changed as a result of the market crisis?

By Marise Bester on 16 Oct 2020

Reading time: 9 mins

Historically, deep economic shocks have prompted significant changes in investment and saving behaviour. During times of uncertainty, investors scramble to...

Managing your portfolio through COVID-19

By Marise Bester on 13 Apr 2020