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