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Miltenberg spins out with Africa focus

Philippe Koch and Geoffroy Dedieu have set up Miltenberg Capital as a spin-off of IPRO’s African investment management activities. The company is licensed by the...

Alternatives help address low-return environment

Gyongyi King, CIO of Alexander Forbes Investments, a leading allocator to the South African hedge fund industry, talks about using hedge funds to shore up portfolios in turbulent times

Agents of change

HedgeNews Africa talks to some South African hedge fund managers about their non-investment initiatives that are helping to make a positive impact on the world

RisCura outlines investor concerns

Prasheen Singh, a senior investment consultant of RisCura’s advisory business, discussed investor concerns and asset allocation trends

Palladium launches Africa impact fund

Fund aims to raise US$40 million for SMEs, focusing on agribusiness value chains and clean energy

IDEAS fund makes social and environmental impact

As one of South Africa’s largest domestic infrastructure equity funds, IDEAS invests in economic, social and renewable energy infrastructure, promoting economic growth

ASISA approves hedge fund classifications

ASISA's classifications for regulated RIFs and QIFs provide a framework for domestic hedge funds with comparable objectives and investment universes

Visio extends with fixed income offering

Myerson and Kondlo to focus on unconstrained fixed income fund, as well as fixed income allocation in Visio's new multi-asset offering

Key new hires as Laurium builds team

Building on its successful 11-year track record, Laurium Capital continues to grow its team and product range, despite tough markets. Headed by Murray Winckler and...

Alternatives to the fore as investors look offshore

Political and economic uncertainty means many high-net-worth South African investors are looking to move assets offshore, and exposure to alternative assets has increased markedly...