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 Imputation Fund is an actively managed Australian equity income strategy benchmarked against the S&P/ASX 300 (TR) Index. It primarily invests in Australian shares, including listed property securities and convertible preference shares, that offer above-average income returns. Pendal uses a core investment style, active stock selection and fundamental company research focused on valuation, franchise, management quality and risk factors, without being restricted by a growth or value bias.