Editor's Letter

Checks and balances exist to protect investors

When red flags are raised, take heed

Time for hedge funds to build their brands

Quality not quantity is the name of the game in the industry at present

Evolutionary environment

All evidence suggests that the industry is in a better place than in years gone by

Opportunity in accountability

Increased disclosure is part of a growing global trend in the hedge fund industry

Strategic planning key to success

Investors and managers these days are much better able to define what they are aiming for

Forging new frameworks

The industry in this part of the world faces its own regulatory and tax changes, as part of a global financial overhaul

Extending the conversation between investors and managers

The unpredictable environment has caused many to rethink old ways of doing things, but communication is essential

Local managers eclipse their global peers in 2011

South African managers continue to deliver as investors focus on achieving returns

Challenging times shape investor mindsets

Ongoing convergence between the alternative and long-only investment worlds is likely to be an important theme in 2012

Identifying the best form of defence

Global research shows increasing pension fund appetite as tough investing conditions persist