Matthew Patterson

Matthew was employed at Allan Gray from March 2020 to October 2026 and was a business analyst in the Institutional Clients team when he left. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Industrial and Organisational Psychology, Financial Management, Economics and Psychology from Stellenbosch University.

Articles by Matthew Patterson

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Changing offshore investment limits: A solution looking for a problem

By Sandy McGregor and Matthew Patterson on 05 Nov 2026

Reading time: 5 mins

First published on 25 September 2026 and updated for the period ended 30 September 2026. South Africa’s investment shortfall does not stem from a lack of...

Insights categories - Investment insights

The ALSI’s evolution in a changing economy

By Matthew Patterson on 30 Oct 2025

Reading time: 3 mins

Recent changes in the composition of the FTSE/JSE All Share Index (ALSI) have sharply reduced the dominance of global giants and boosted the influence of loc...

Insights categories - Local investing

Navigating investment challenges: The interplay between skill and luck

By Jithen Pillay and Matthew Patterson on 05 Jun 2024

Reading time: 7 mins

Decision strategist and best-selling author Annie Duke advises focusing on a good process when trying to make the best decisions in highly uncertain scenario...

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