i capital trials new strategy
Rory Sim and Lance Williams at i capital in Johannesburg are venturing into the asset management space, launching their South African equity unit trust...
Cadiz South Easter makes progress
The Cadiz South Easter Fixed Interest IDS QI Hedge Fund, managed by Alastair Sellick and team, is making steady progress as part of the...
Bulk of industry now regulated
About 89% of the South African hedge fund industry has transitioned to the regulated collective investment schemes (CIS) space, with around 65% electing to...
Ashburton extends impact investing
Ashburton Investments is under way with its second impact investing initiative, following on its successful first structure, which raised R700 million from investors.
The initiatives,...
Crux Capital passes two-year mark
Franco Busetti and Jaco Venter achieved a strong return in 2016’s difficult equity markets
27four unveils seeding programme
Multi-manager has taken first submissions for its hedge fund accelerator programme
A cocktail of factors in the mix in 2017
In the 2017 Preqin Global Hedge Fund Report, Paamco’s Basil Williams notes that the hedge fund industry is facing an identity crisis that is...
Bergh back on board at Praesidium
Greg Bergh has rejoined long-time colleague Mike Beamish at Praesidium in Cape Town, while continuing with the Sanlam long/short fund.
Independent Alternatives’ Muhu fund handles challenging environment
Johannesburg-based Independent Alternatives, headed by Tatenda Chapinduka and Grant Hogan, has made a steady start with its Muhu Multi-Strategy Fund, which launched last March.
The...
CoroCapital makes a solid start
Johannesburg-based CoroCapital is approaching the 12-month mark with its new hedge fund, the company’s first foray into third-party fund management.
The CoroCapital Hedge Fund, a...