Originally established in 1969 as Ord-BT, Pendal is an Australian investment manager that aims to deliver superior investment returns for clients through active management. They actively manage investments in Australian equities and listed property, Australian and international fixed interest, global equities, multi-asset portfolios and alternative investments.

In 2023, Pendal became part of Perpetual Limited (ASX:PPT). Through the Perpetual and Pendal brands, Barrow Hanley, J O Hambro, Regnan, Trillium and TSW, they have a presence in the US, UK and Europe.

Pendal Australian Share Fund is an actively managed Australian equity strategy benchmarked to the S&P/ASX 300 (TR) Index. It invests primarily in Australian shares and may hold cash or use derivatives. Pendal applies a core investment style, aiming to add value through active stock selection and fundamental company research focused on valuation, franchise strength, management quality and financial and non-financial risk factors, without being restricted by a growth or value bias.