Editor's Pick

In conversation: Unpacking Section 65

How does one go about marketing an offshore fund to the South African public? HedgeNews Africa delves into the details in conversation with Sanne’s...

Imvula broking model breaks new ground

Innovative new South African broker Imvula Securities has started trading in recent months, bringing together two premium partners, the Maharishi Institute and African Alliance Securities...

Taking the pulse on ESG: hedge funds in South Africa

More than 80% of South African hedge fund managers incorporate ESG into their investment decision-making, according to RisCura Analytics

Hedge funds – an effective tool for volatile environments

Both equities and bonds are challenged amid tightening financial conditions and a slowing growth environment. For investors, hedge funds are part of the solution, writes Rayhaan Joosub at Sentio Capital Management

An adjustable approach to global property

The advantage of having new real estate sub-sectors is that active fund managers have more options to invest both long and short, depending on where the opportunity lies, writes Catalyst Fund Managers

Why hedge? Or rather, give me a good reason why not?

Skilled hedge fund managers can limit downside capture. This is a good reason to always make a hedge fund allocation a permanent feature of your strategic asset allocation, writes Craig French at Visio. 

Tax and hedge funds

HedgeNews Africa sits down with Stephen Boakye, tax director and taxation specialist (financial services) at PwC South Africa, to discuss the tax environment for hedge...

The power to transform the energy sector

Paul Semple, head of unlisted credit, Futuregrowth Asset Management, discusses the way forward for South Africa's energy sector

Why the multi-management model works

The multi-manager approach is one of the most consistently successful ways to adjust risk and deliver better returns, writes Kagiso Mathole at Novare Investments

The case for alternative credit

Alternative credit and private debt strategies have ballooned globally due to banks being unable to lend to companies to finance growth. The investment opportunity is compelling, writes Philippa Owen at Grayswan