Orbis MIS Global
Equity Fund

How to Invest

Before you Apply

Please note, the fund is open only to Wholesale Clients who are resident in Australia or New Zealand.

Please read the following important points about the application process:

  • Before you apply, please ensure you have read and understood the fund's Information Memorandum (IM). You should always seek professional financial and tax advice before making a decision to invest in the fund.
  • The minimum initial investment amount for the Investor Class is A$2,000,000
  • The minimum initial investment amount for the Refundable Reserve Fee Class is A$15,000,000
  • The fund only accepts Australian dollars
  • The fund deals on the first Thursday of every calendar month (the Dealing Day)
  • The deadline for receipt of applications is 2pm (Australian Eastern Standard Time) on a Dealing Day
  • Your application will only be processed once we are in receipt of your Customer Identification document(s) and State Street Australia Limited have received and accepted your completed application form and cleared funds
  • If you prefer to invest by cheque, please ensure the payee name is "State Street Bank and Trust Company"
  • For joint accounts, all applicants must sign the Application Form
  • A completed Application Form needs to be received for subsequent applications
  • Further information on investing in the fund can be found on pages 13-14 of the Information Memorandum.

The Application Process

To make your investment in the Orbis MIS Global Equity Fund:

  • Ensure you’ve read and understood the Information Memorandum (IM) and then complete all relevant sections of the Application Form. This can be found at the back of the IM. Pages 13-14 also provide some useful information on how to complete the application form.
  • Indicate your choice by marking boxes with a tick where applicable
  • Ensure the Wholesale Client Declaration has been ticked (Section 8)
  • Ensure that the Orbis Wholesale Client Declaration form has been completed and signed (available on request)
  • Ensure your application is signed (Section 8)
  • Ensure your funds have been remitted to our Custodian, State Street Australia Limited (refer to the Application Form for bank details)
  • If you are a new investor in the fund, ensure you have sent the required Customer Identification documents to:
    Client Services
    Orbis Investment Management (Australia) Pty Ltd
    Level 2
    Challis House
    4 Martin Place
    Sydney NSW 2000
  • Fax or post your Application Form to:
    State Street Australia Limited
    Unit Registry Services
    Level 7
    State Street Centre
    338 Pitt Street
    Sydney NSW 2000
    Facsimile: +61 2 9323 6411 or +61 2 9323 6420
  • You should receive a transaction confirmation statement within 5 business days after the Dealing Day

Customer Identification Procedures

The Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act (AML/CTF Act) requires us to verify the identity of all new investors in the Orbis Funds. All new applications must be accompanied by appropriate identity documentation before they can be processed. Please be aware of the following:

  • Your application may be delayed or refused if the documentation does not meet compliance regulations
  • Under the AML/CTF Act we are obliged to report any suspicious dealings to the regulator
  • From time to time we may request additional information from you

The identification documentation we require is based on the type of investor. Please click on the appropriate link below to see the additional information you are required to produce. If you are unsure of the procedures please Contact Us to ensure your application is not unduly delayed.

Please do not hesitate to Contact Us if you have any questions regarding how this legislation affects you.