Industry Research

Investor Survey 2018

In our latest annual investor survey, HedgeNews Africa polled leading allocators to the South African hedge fund industry, including fund of funds and consultants to both a retail and institutional client base

How hedge funds can help living annuities

Living annuities need to provide regular income, and are thus particularly exposed to the suppressed market performance of recent years. THINK.CAPITAL's Elmien Wagenaar suggests how hedge funds can help

The opportunity cost of carry

Marble Rock's Rick Walker looks at the actual return on offshore investment, and weighs up the opportunity cost of carry

Co-investing offers opportunity

Does co-investing offer opportunity in the South African hedge fund market? Industry veteran Ian Hamilton sees the potential

Caution prevails on African bourses

MSCI FM Africa Index declines 4.82% in September

Accessing Africa: A guide for investors

Is there alpha to be found in Africa? Most definitely, according to those pioneering managers who look across the continent in the belief that hard work and patience will bring superior long-term returns.

Hedge fund strategies: The top papers of 2018

Read the latest research on hedge funds and the alternative industry, gleaned from around the world, courtesy of Savvy Investor, in partnership with HedgeNews Africa

Private equity finds Africa ex-SA opportunity

Private equity investors are shifting their focus away from South Africa and finding opportunities to capture growth in the rest of the continent, RisCura research finds

Caution prevails as investors eye EM contagion

MSCI FM Africa Index declines 1.17% in August

SA private equity performance remains steady

Private equity outperforms its listed counterparts over a 10-year period