Ashton takes methodical approach in year one
“Bull markets don’t die of old age – they get murdered.” That was the takeaway message Sean Ashton recalls from a conference he attended...
Optis set for re-rating of African markets
2020 has been a challenging year for investors in African equities, admits Gavin Butcher, but African equity markets are primed for a turnaround
Second education impact fund under way
Old Mutual Alternative Investments has made its first EduFund investment, allocating to Johannesburg-based Sifiso Learning Group.
Thuso fosters talent in private markets
Cape Town-based Thuso Incubation Partners a partnership between Ke Nako Capital and its black staff, is making meaningful progress in identifying and fostering black...
Momentum diversifies African real estate portfolio
London-based Momentum Global Investment Management, a subsidiary of Momentum Metropolitan Holdings, sees ongoing opportunities in the African real estate markets, where there is demand...
Private equity offers growth avenues, says Agile Capital
Covid-19 is making a real impact on the liquidity of many organisations across South Africa, which has affected everything from logistics to paying salaries....
How Section 12J is now disrupting timeshare
Darryn Faulds, fund manager at Mdluli Safari Lodge, discusses new 12J models in the time share business
Muhu makes gains in tough markets
Tatenda Chapinduka and Grant Hogan at Independent Alternatives have successfully navigated a tough period with their funds, making gains across the product range this...
Fairtree see benefits in multi-strategy approach
Fairtree’s multi-strategy hedge funds have benefited from their multi-faceted approach to this year’s complicated markets, each gaining more than 17% in the first half.
The...
Coronation makes headway in frontier markets
Coronation Fund Managers’ frontier strategies are making steady headway amidst an unpredictable and turbulent year for markets, investing in listed equities in markets ranging...