Founded in 1981 The Merkin Group is an Australian independent and privately owned integrated group of companies, which has invested or is invested in wholly or partially owned private, publicly listed and unlisted public companies, rural, commercial and residential property and financial markets. It is the corporate face of the Rothsey Family Office – global asset managers. The Merkin Group incorporates a portfolio of businesses. Core competencies in broad based asset management and deal making especially in agribusiness , shipping, wealth managment, film and financial services , commodities, bullion,oil and gas. The Merkin Group is committed to bio dynamic and organic and environmentally friendly principles, ethical and responsible investment in its staff, its commitments and its businesses. The Merkin Group is underpinned by a trinity of three integral resources - technical, financial and human. The Merkin Group focus more on our people - the human resource, which by default enhances the technological and financial aspects of our businesses.