Tamryn Lamb

Tamryn Lamb

Tamryn is the head of Retail. She joined Orbis in London in 2006 as an investment analyst, covering European equities. After spending several years in both investment and client-facing roles, she joined Allan Gray in the Institutional Clients team in 2013 and assumed joint responsibility for that team in 2016. She became the head of Retail Distribution in 2018, a role which she held until August 2022. Tamryn holds a Bachelor of Business Science degree from the University of Cape Town and is a qualified Chartered Accountant and CFA® charterholder.

Articles by Tamryn Lamb

Insights categories - Local investing

50 years of investing in an evolving ecosystem

By Tamryn Lamb on 16 Nov 2023

Reading time: 14 mins

The asset management industry plays a key role in society, channelling capital from savers to where it is needed in the real economy, and in so doing, creati...

Insights categories - Markets and economy

Massive market moves: How will they shape the years ahead?

By Tamryn Lamb on 09 Feb 2023

Listening time: 54 Mins

In the latest episode of The Allan Gray Podcast, chief investment officer, Duncan Artus, joins Tamryn Lamb, head of Retail, to unpack why the year was a...

Insights categories - Personal investing

Are you making the most of your tax-free investment account?

By Tamryn Lamb and Twanji Kalula on 23 Jan 2023

Reading time: 13 mins

Tamryn Lamb and Twanji Kalula unpack the pros and cons of using tax-free investment accounts over the long term and explain how they can be used to complemen...

Insights categories - Local investing

Business update: The role of balanced funds

By Tamryn Lamb on 01 Dec 2022

Viewing time: 21 mins

This year has seen a number of meaningful changes for investors, including the introduction of higher offshore limits. At the recent Allan Gray and Orbis...

Insights categories - Personal investing

Putting the "personal" back into personal finance

By Tamryn Lamb on 20 Oct 2022

Reading time: 5 mins

Tamryn Lamb, head of Retail, examines the value that independent financial advice brings to long-term investing success.

Insights categories - Personal investing

Five financial lessons for women

By Tamryn Lamb on 12 Aug 2022

Reading time: 5 mins

In honour of Women’s Month, Tamryn Lamb, head of Retail Distribution, reflects on the top five financial lessons she has learnt along her investment journey.

Insights categories - Investment insights

Podcast: How to think about investing in an energy-short and volatile world

By Tamryn Lamb on 08 Jun 2022

Listening time: 61 mins

From the global technology stock sell-off and rising inflation, to the war in Ukraine exacerbating a global energy crisis, investors are tasked with navigati...

Insights categories - Personal investing

Business update: Helping you service your clients’ needs

By Tamryn Lamb and Earl Van Zyl on 03 Jun 2022

Reading time: 5 mins

Set against a volatile investment backdrop and regulatory changes, including the option to invest more offshore, Tamryn Lamb and Earl Van Zyl highlight some...

Insights categories - Personal investing

How to own your throne

By Tamryn Lamb on 03 Aug 2021

Viewing time: 1 min

In the spirit of paying it forward, six inspiring women from Allan Gray and the financial advice arena, shares insights on how to take ownership of your...

Insights categories - Local investing

How not to succumb to chasing the money

By Tamryn Lamb and Sean Munsie on 19 May 2021

Reading time: 13 mins

Many investors are still reeling from the COVID-19 rollercoaster ride and are grappling with how to position their portfolios when they value both capital...

Insights categories - Offshore investing

Ballot underway for Allan Gray-Orbis Global Fund of Funds

By Tamryn Lamb on 10 Mar 2021

Reading time: 7 mins

There is currently a ballot underway for the Allan Gray-Orbis Global Fund of Funds (“the Fund”) which proposes changes to the Fund’s structure, name and...

Insights categories - Investment insights

Is your trust in your investment manager well placed?

By Nomi Bodlani and Tamryn Lamb on 16 Oct 2020

Reading time: 12 mins

It has been a volatile six months in the markets, following a five-year period of disappointing equity returns. At times like these, it is understandable for...

Insights categories - Personal investing

Look in, reach out

By Tamryn Lamb on 27 Aug 2020

Viewing time: 1 hr 6 mins 22 seconds

Internationally acclaimed life coach, author, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur, Valorie Burton, explores how we can develop strength and resilience...

Insights categories - Personal investing

What advice would I give to the 30-year-old me?

By Tamryn Lamb on 27 Jul 2020

Reading time: 7 mins

Your 40s are known to be a challenging decade financially, typically balancing the demands of lifestyle costs, children and their education, ageing parents a...

Insights categories - Personal investing

Part 2: How to recalibrate your budget in the wake of COVID-19

By Tamryn Lamb on 09 Jun 2020

Reading time: 9 mins

As we all long for the life we had before COVID-19, are there any adjustments from the life that’s been thrust upon us that should be incorporated? Tamryn La...

Insights categories - Markets and economy

Q&A with Allan Gray and Orbis: Investing beyond COVID-19

By Tamryn Lamb on 26 May 2020

Reading time: 1 min

While financial market volatility as a result of COVID-19 is expected to continue over the short term, the investment teams at Allan Gray and Orbis are focus...

Insights categories - Corporate citizenship

COVID-19: We remain open for you during the lockdown

By Tamryn Lamb on 25 Mar 2020

Viewing time: 1 min

As we enter into lockdown, Tamryn Lamb, head of retail distribution, reassures investors that we are open during this most unsettling time. She also provides...

Insights categories - Offshore investing

Orbis’ improved fee structure: Highlights and FAQ

By Tamryn Lamb on 29 Jan 2020

Reading time: 9 mins

Our offshore partner, Orbis, is improving its fee structure. We intend to implement these changes on 14 May 2020.

Insights categories - Personal investing

Seek financial advice to help you meet your financial goals

By Tamryn Lamb on 04 Oct 2019

Reading time: 6 mins

The spotlight falls on the importance of having a financial plan during Financial Planning Week, taking place from 7 to 11 October 2019. With this in mind,...

Insights categories - Personal investing

How bias can sink your investment success

By Tamryn Lamb on 25 Sep 2019

Reading time: 5 mins

Everybody has biases. We make judgements about people, places, and of course, the markets. It is almost impossible not to allow the filters which are created...

Insights categories - Personal investing

The benefits of independent financial advice

By Tamryn Lamb on 20 Sep 2019

Viewing time: 5 mins 19 seconds

Many investors underplay the importance of financial advice to the detriment of the performance of their portfolios over time. A good financial adviser can...

Insights categories - Offshore investing

Changes to Orbis’ fee structure – good news for investors

By Tamryn Lamb on 27 Jun 2019

Reading time: 7 mins

Allan Gray’s offshore partner Orbis is introducing a new fee structure for African investors.

Insights categories - Retirement

Planning for retirement in the gig economy

By Tamryn Lamb on 21 Jun 2019

Reading time: 9 mins

Millennials are revolutionising the way we work as they embrace the flexibility and independence of the gig economy, but what does this mean for their...

Insights categories - Offshore investing

Orbis: A meaningfully improved fee structure

By Tamryn Lamb on 18 Jun 2019

Reading time: 9 mins

Orbis is intending to make various changes to its fee structure which includes the creation of a mechanism to invest performance fees it earns when times are...

Insights categories - Personal investing

Grow your wealth by attending the Allan Gray Investment Summit

By Tamryn Lamb on 24 May 2019

Reading time: 3 mins

After successfully bringing together renowned investment experts from all over the globe for two consecutive years to sold-out audiences, the Allan Gray...

Insights categories - Offshore investing

Allan Gray-Orbis rand-denominated offshore unit trusts open; living annuity offshore limits removed

By Tamryn Lamb on 28 Mar 2019

Reading time: 3 mins

After a review of our offshore asset exposures, we are pleased to announce that we have reopened the Allan Gray-Orbis rand-denominated offshore unit trusts f...

Insights categories - Offshore investing

What is a good offshore strategy?

By Dan Brocklebank and Tamryn Lamb on 23 Oct 2018

Viewing time: 1 min

Novice and experienced investors often ask the same question time and again: When is the best time to invest offshore?

Insights categories - Offshore investing

Adopt a global mind-set for long-term investment success

By Tamryn Lamb and Earl Van Zyl on 15 Jun 2018

Reading time: 6 mins

South African investors are fixated on the rand exchange rate, so much so that our currency movements act as a barometer of our nation’s mood: when the rand ...

Insights categories - Personal investing

Investment Summit brings together 10 of world’s top investment experts

By Tamryn Lamb on 08 Jun 2018

Reading time: 2 mins

The Allan Gray Investment Summit will bring together over 3000 investors who will gather to listen to investment experts from around the world.  From where t...

Insights categories - Offshore investing

Q&A: Orbis Global Equity Fund

By Tamryn Lamb on 09 Feb 2018

Reading time: 9 mins

What are the names of the managers of the Orbis Global Equity Fund and where are they based...

Insights categories - Offshore investing

Will traditional car manufacturers be driven off the road by their electric counterparts?

By Tamryn Lamb on 01 Dec 2017

Listening time: 10 mins

Investors in general are pessimistic about the autos sector. They are worried about earnings declines and the growth of electric cars, produced by the likes ...

Insights categories - Offshore investing

Key buckets of opportunities

By Tamryn Lamb on 29 Jun 2017

Viewing time: 1 min

In our search for undervalued assets we have found companies that fit into five categories...

Insights categories - Corporate citizenship

About the newly created Allan & Gill Gray Foundation

By Tamryn Lamb on 31 Dec 2015

Reading time: 6 mins

We have fielded many questions about the nature and objectives of Allan & Gill Gray Foundation (the Foundation). Tamryn Lamb offers some insights.

Insights categories - Offshore investing

Orbis: Buying carefully in indiscriminate selloffs

By Tamryn Lamb on 24 Dec 2015

Reading time: 5 mins

Periods of short-term underperformance are a price we must pay for seeking superior long-term returns. The third quarter certainly qualified as one of those...

Insights categories - Markets and economy

Consumption trends in emerging markets: Opportunities and pitfalls

By Duncan Artus and Tamryn Lamb on 23 Nov 2015

Reading time: 4 mins

Looking to capitalise on the rise of the emerging market consumer? Beware of the potential pitfalls .

Insights categories - Offshore investing

A tale of two crises

By Tamryn Lamb on 24 Aug 2015

Reading time: 8 mins

Greece and China have dominated financial headlines since March. With fear running high, we try to remain focused on the relationship between the price and...

Insights categories - Offshore investing

Introducing the Orbis Global Balanced Fund

By Tamryn Lamb on 22 May 2014

Reading time: 7 mins

Like Allan Gray, Orbis has a limited range of funds which it believes addresses the needs of most investors. New funds are only introduced after very careful...

Insights categories - Offshore investing

A healthy approach

By Seema Dala and Tamryn Lamb on 30 Sep 2012

Reading time: 11 mins

Broadly speaking, one could think about building a portfolio in two key ways. Investors with a 'top-down' approach start with a wide view of the world and ma...

Insights categories - Offshore investing

When is bad news good news?

By Chris du Toit and Tamryn Lamb on 30 Sep 2010

Reading time: 8 mins

As contrarian investors we are always on the lookout for shares that we can buy at a significantly lower price than we believe they are worth. Thus, with ban...

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