How South African founder Hendrik du Toit built Ninety One, which manages $240 billion
Hendrik du Toit started with an empty desk and less than R200 million in 1991. The firm he built, Ninety One, now manages $240 billion.
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Hendrik du Toit started with an empty desk and less than R200 million in 1991. The firm he built, Ninety One, now manages $240 billion.
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