Hedge funds shine through investment gloom
Hedge funds are showing their mettle as markets continue to experience significant volatility, uncertainty and poor performances across asset classes, says Martinus van der Next at Amplify
Mergence and Third Way in renewable energy deal
Both parties bring strong track records in impact and infrastructure investing to R450 million refinancing of renewable energy plant
All Weather delivers in storm
The All Weather Capital hedge funds have delivered strong returns so far this year - with the firm’s long/short fund adding 7.66% to the...
Visio benefits from global ideas
Visio Fund Management’s global long/short fund has had a strong start in a turbulent year, adding a net 8.1% in US dollars to the...
AIIM concludes renewable energy deals
African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM), one of Africa’s largest and most experienced infrastructure-focused private equity fund managers, has successfully divested of AIIF2’s 14% stake...
STANLIB powers ahead with alternatives
Almost two years since launching its qualified investor fund of hedge funds, STANLIB Multi-Manager (STANLIB MM) is making steady progress on its Diversified Alternatives...
STANLIB launches first impact investment fund
STANLIB Credit Alternatives has launched the STANLIB Khanyisa Impact Investment Fund, which will pursue investment opportunities in areas that support South Africa’s economic development.
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Hedge funds battle torrid Q1
South African funds endured their toughest months on record in February and March, yet they pared losses compared with the JSE and All Bond Index
Le Roux on board at Protea
Johannesburg-based Protea Capital Management has boosted its team with the appointment of Willem le Roux as head of operations as of April 1.
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Deal with noise to unlock opportunity
HedgeNews Africa talks to investment consultant Justin Newdigate to assess how fund managers and investors can navigate today's extreme markets