Survival mode
Cautious stance in complicated times seems right for those managers that seek to protect capital whilst delivering long-term gains
Man versus machine
Quant funds are gaining in prominence, but human intellect remains key across all hedge fund businesses
Fertile ground for alpha hunters?
Market conditions seem increasingly complicated yet many industry players believe that there are more opportunities emerging for active managers than there have been in...
Finding alternative avenues to growth
In this month’s edition, we report on a number of new alternative investment strategies that are exploring opportunities in the broader African markets.
Political events cloud more positive outlook
The events of the last few days of Q1 2017 have cast a pall over South Africa’s political and economic standing, putting the country...
Finding the middle ground
Investors want managers to be prepared to compromise on operational issues such as fees, but delivering middle-of-road performance is not part of the deal
Fees and performance go hand in hand
After a period of subdued returns for some (but certainly not all) strategies in 2016 it may come as no surprise that the fee debate is back in the mainstream headlines
A cocktail of factors in the mix in 2017
In the 2017 Preqin Global Hedge Fund Report, Paamco’s Basil Williams notes that the hedge fund industry is facing an identity crisis that is...
Adaption is key in dynamic environment
Meeting and responding to a changing market place are key factors for future success
A year of extreme outcomes
The ability to think differently may prove to be a defining factor for managers and
investors