Atlantic Point makes strong start
Durbanville-based Atlantic Asset Management, headed by Arno Lawrenz, now has a three-month track record with its Atlantic Point Hedge Fund, a fixed
income fund focused on the South African markets.
Leaf reaches two-year milestone
Vernon Boulle at Leaf Investment Managers now has a two-year track record with his Leaf Structured Finance Fund, gaining a net 35.5% in the two years to the end of October with no down months.
Reflecting back on a hard year
As the year draws to a close, many in the industry are already enjoying a little down time with friends and family in the southern hemisphere summer,
reflecting on what has been a long, hard 12 months.
Ex-RMB man Van Heerden joins Truffle team
Braam van Heerden has joined Johannesburg-based Truffle Asset Management as of November 1 2009, forming part of an experienced investment team headed
by co-founders Louis van der Merwe and Hannes van der Westhuyzen.
Stanley Fink on the global industry
HedgeNews Africa sat down with Stanley Fink, a leading voice in the global hedge fund industry, on a recent trip to Johannesburg. Previously head of industry giant MAN Investments, Fink is now at the helm of International Standard Asset Management.
Scipion launches Africa mining fund
African hedge fund manager Scipion Capital has launched the Scipion Mining & Resources Fund as of November 1, with US$15 million in seed capital commitments.
ISAM prepares global gold fund
International Standard Asset Management is preparing for the launch of its gold fund on January 1, 2010 managed by Roy Sher and Alan Amler, both of
whom have South African roots.
Silk Invest develops fixed income fund
London-headquartered Silk Invest has launched the Silk Road Income Fund, a fixed income portfolio focusing on the frontier markets, which will
complement its existing African Lions and Arab Falcons equities funds.
Insparo builds team with JP Morgan hire
London-based Insparo Asset Management continues to grow its investment and research team with the appointment of Mahan Namin as assistant portfolio
manager.
Kuhlenthal heads new unit at Peregrine
Leila Kuhlenthal has joined Peregrine Holdings to head business development and capital introduction, as part of a new unit established to serve as a
central portal for investors into the investment opportunities of the group and its associate companies.