Building The Business

Changing African demographics to force pensions re-think

Africa has long been known for its youthful population, and while the continent will continue to have the largest youth cohort in the world,...

Infrastructure focus drives Mergence capital-raise

Cape Town-based Mergence Investment Managers is fundraising for its second unlisted equity fund, targeting a first close in September, with a focus on the...

Guernsey’s key role for South Africa clients

HedgeNews Africa catches up with Grant McLeod, Guernsey Finance’s South Africa representative, and David Crosland, partner at Carey Olsen, based in Guernsey, to discuss offshoring trends...

RisCura launches impact fund of funds

RisCura has launched its impact fund of funds series aimed at institutional investors, with a focus on unlisted debt, unlisted property and unlisted equity.  The...

AIIM takes stake in Ghana data centre

AIIM expands its digital infrastructure footprint with investment in carrier-neutral, co-location data centre, via newly incorporated Onix Data Centre platform

Haarhoff on board at BLACK ONYX

Charlene Haarhoff has joined BLACK ONYX as head of distribution and client relations as the advisory and distribution specialist continues to build its partnerships...

Enko builds after strong year

Investment manager Enko Capital Management is continuing to grow its business after another successful year with its flagship Enko Africa Debt Fund, hiring Aisling...

SilverLeaf 12J focuses on cannabis industry

SilverLeaf Investments, a tax-efficient Section 12J investment fund, is now open for investment, with a focus on the fast-growing cannabis industry in South Africa,...

Prime grows team and global reach

Prime Asset Managers has hired Nicky Nairn as head of operations, with Graeme Tarr joining in the UK office

Amplify sees growth in retail assets

Amplify, which went live with its retail hedge fund solutions on LISP platforms in July, has so far raised R160 million from the retail...