Tantalum Capital launches new fund
Cape Town-based alternative asset management company adds fourth fund focused on South African markets to successful product range
Competition heats up for the HedgeNews Africa Awards
Strong contender list from Africa-focussed funds with two months of performance still to go in 2010
Finding a fund size that works
What is the optimal size for a hedge fund? It’s a question often asked these days in the industry, given the rocky patch some funds hit globally post 2008.
Will the good times continue for fixed income?
HedgeNews Africa sits down with key players in the local fixed income market to discuss the strategy and where it is headed
Allocation trend mirrored in administration
Specialist fund managers are on the rise again internationally and South Africa is no exception, according to Maitland Fund Services, which is seeing allocators moving money to boutiques and specialist managers, driven by the quest for alpha and the desire to partner with flexible specialists that can offer products across the range from traditional to alternative.
Cadiz shifts focus with prime brokerage
Cadiz has combined its prime broking division with its stockbroking operation to streamline its administration and client service offering.
Charity evening raises R1.1 million
South Africa’s hedge fund industry gathered in Johannesburg on October 7 for its third annual charity dinner, raising a total of R1.1 million for various charitable causes, despite the tough operating climate.
Tungsten glows with 3.8% rise
The fund gained 5.7% in its first three months in 2007, followed by 17.53% in 2008 and a further 11.53% last year.
IAM goes live with latest Africa fund
Investec Asset Management launched its latest Africa fund at the end of September, looking to provide a liquid and actively managed vehicle through which to access the African growth story.