Why hedge funds need prime brokers
The relationship between a hedge fund and its prime broker is a symbiotic one – with a bespoke suite of services required to help hedge fund managers deliver on their investment strategies, writes Sarshnee Pather at Absa Prime
Graphite empowers through effective due diligence
HedgeNews Africa chats to Jacques du Plessis, director and CIO at Graphite Asset Advisory, the independently owned financial services business, which offers specialist investment management...
In conversation: Unpacking Section 65
How does one go about marketing an offshore fund to the South African public?
HedgeNews Africa delves into the details in conversation with Sanne’s...
Imvula broking model breaks new ground
Innovative new South African broker Imvula Securities has started trading in recent months, bringing together two premium partners, the Maharishi Institute and African Alliance Securities...
Taking the pulse on ESG: hedge funds in South Africa
More than 80% of South African hedge fund managers incorporate ESG into their investment decision-making, according to RisCura Analytics
Hedge funds – an effective tool for volatile environments
Both equities and bonds are challenged amid tightening financial conditions and a slowing growth environment. For investors, hedge funds are part of the solution, writes Rayhaan Joosub at Sentio Capital Management
An adjustable approach to global property
The advantage of having new real estate sub-sectors is that active fund managers have more options to invest both long and short, depending on where the opportunity lies, writes Catalyst Fund Managers
Why hedge? Or rather, give me a good reason why not?
Skilled hedge fund managers can limit downside capture. This is a good reason to always make a hedge fund allocation a permanent feature of your strategic asset allocation, writes Craig French at Visio.
Tax and hedge funds
HedgeNews Africa sits down with Stephen Boakye, tax director and taxation specialist (financial services) at PwC South Africa, to discuss the tax environment for hedge...
The power to transform the energy sector
Paul Semple, head of unlisted credit, Futuregrowth Asset Management, discusses the way forward for South Africa's energy sector