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Archegos family office scandal points to new rules – again –...

It’s happened again. Another ‘hedge fund scandal’ – according to news headlines blaring all around the world – that didn’t actually involve a real hedge fund, writes Neil Wilson.

Contrarian view gives Rozendal its edge

With nearly four years of track record and two distinct but complementary propositions up and running, Cape-Town based Rozendal Partners is now in full...

Meago applies hedge tactics to property sector

Meago Asset Managers, the Johannesburg-based specialist property equity fund manager, has developed a solid track record with its hedge fund, which launched in September...

In uncertain times, hedge funds can mitigate risks

HedgeNews Africa sits down with Lebo Thubisi, head of manager research at Alexander Forbes Investments, to discuss the global landscape, and how hedge funds can help shore up portfolios

Guernsey’s key role for South Africa clients

HedgeNews Africa catches up with Grant McLeod, Guernsey Finance’s South Africa representative, and David Crosland, partner at Carey Olsen, based in Guernsey, to discuss offshoring trends...

African Alliance teams up for impact initiative

Thrive Africa creates a platform to invest in a greener, more prosperous and inclusive Africa

Barak fully operational, focuses on restructuring plan

Barak Fund Management, a Mauritius-registered entity that is the investment manager of Barak Funds SPC Limited, one of Africa’s leading alternative credit financiers, has...

Farelo and Ludwig extend access to crypto arb strategy

David Farelo and Andrew Ludwig at Cape Town-based CURRENCY HUB are extending access to their crypto arbitrage strategy, which has been running successfully for...

RisCura launches impact fund of funds

RisCura has launched its impact fund of funds series aimed at institutional investors, with a focus on unlisted debt, unlisted property and unlisted equity.  The...

AIIM takes stake in Ghana data centre

AIIM expands its digital infrastructure footprint with investment in carrier-neutral, co-location data centre, via newly incorporated Onix Data Centre platform