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Generating alpha in a polycrisis world

A world of multiple risks requires local long-only and hedge fund managers who can look beyond a narrow lens. This is one of the key takeaways of the recent HedgeNews Africa Symposium. We look at this and other learnings from SA’s top alpha generators.

Orpheus develops ‘plug-and-play’ securitisation with next-gen AMCs

HedgeNews Africa sits down with Andrew Wolfson and Emile Fourie of Orpheus Capital to talk about the evolving world of personalised securitisation solutions and, in...

Nitrogen builds on 15-year track record

Fifteen years along, Nitrogen Fund Managers continues to deliver steady and consistent returns for investors, with its low volatility long/short equity fund delivering a...

Banner year for Independent Alternatives

Independent Alternatives, headed by Grant Hogan and Tatenda Chapinduka in Johannesburg, had a watershed year in 2023, growing its team and executing its business...

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Nitrogen builds on 15-year track record

Fifteen years along, Nitrogen Fund Managers continues to deliver steady and consistent returns for investors, with its low volatility long/short equity fund delivering a...

AIP positioned for uptick in alternatives interest

Cape town-based AIP Capital Management is gaining traction, growing its range of products as it builds on its vision of being a leading provider...

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Hedge funds for a ‘polycrisis’ future

Is it just noise? CFM's Andre Breedt discusses longer-term structural shifts that are set to play out in yet uncertain ways.

Agrarius thrives as macro drivers build demand for agriculture

Agrarius Sustainability Engineered, the specialist agriculture investment company which issued South Africa’s first JSE-listed, sustainability-linked asset-backed sukuk (sharia-compliant bond-like instrument) in October 2022, issued a further R500 million...

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Nitrogen adds to investment team

Nitrogen Fund Managers, headed by Rowan Williams, has added to the team this year with the addition of Kago Moeng in January, who joins...

Enko builds ahead of second PE launch

Enko Capital has expanded its team, adding Rachel Cochran as chief sustainability officer and Siby Diabira as a principal on the private equity team. Established...