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
Time for building better businesses
Companies are being called to account by investors, regulators and the public
Doing what it takes to ride out these stormy times
Investors and managers need to keep lines of communication open as global market outlook remains cloudy
Delivering positive returns with appropriate levels of risk
Funds in the HedgeNews Africa universe have a history of protecting capital in negative markets
Healthy first half amid ailing global economy
By the mid-point of 2011, funds in the HedgeNews Africa universe have fared well, at a time of greater scrutiny