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Hedge funds finding favour, says Amplify

Hedge funds are experiencing a renaissance due to greater availability and the uncertain outlook for equities.  These factors, and the strong performance of Amplify Investment...

Hedge funds – an unappreciated lever during volatile times

Including hedge funds is one way to capture differentiated performance returns and protect against turbulent markets, writes Lethu Zulu at Alexander Forbes Investments

Clarity and certainty on Reg 28

Updated amendments to Reg 28 offer pension funds clarity and regulatory certainty, write Elena Ilkova and Kate Rushton at RMB.

Winning by not losing

Allocating just a portion of a portfolio to hedge funds can increase return, while reducing volatility and drawdown, writes Emma Pretorius at Amplify

The enduring case for global macro

Andre Breedt at CFM outlines five themes that consensus expects to be the most burning issues in 2023 and beyond

The vital role of the manco in a regulated world

The management company (manco) is a vital cog in the effective functioning of hedge fund portfolios in the regulated CISCA environment, writes Kim Gibb at Prescient Fund Services

The role of the administrator for alternative asset managers

An enduring relationship with a dedicated fund administrator is key to fund manager success, writes Gael's Liza Fourie

Performance in the new bear market? So far, so good

It’s been a tough year so far in the markets. So how have hedge funds been doing in this new bear market? Well, so far, not too bad.

Why hedge funds need prime brokers

The relationship between a hedge fund and its prime broker is a symbiotic one – with a bespoke suite of services required to help hedge fund managers deliver on their investment strategies, writes Sarshnee Pather at Absa Prime

Graphite empowers through effective due diligence

HedgeNews Africa chats to Jacques du Plessis, director and CIO at Graphite Asset Advisory, the independently owned financial services business, which offers specialist investment management...