Investment Solutions Limited was established in 1997 and is the leading provider of multi-manager investment portfolios in the South African market. A multi-manager effectively is a manager of investment managers. The single major difference between it and a single manager is that a multi-manager does not actually buy and sell shares, bonds etc. It manages the investment managers who do this. Investment Solutions' core business revolves around continually researching and monitoring investment managers, determining their strengths and/or weaknesses and their various investment styles. The research allows the blending of these managers in optimal portfolios, which is done through sophisticated systems and methods developed by the company.