In uncertain times, hedge funds can mitigate risks
HedgeNews Africa sits down with Lebo Thubisi, head of manager research at Alexander Forbes Investments, to discuss the global landscape, and how hedge funds can help shore up portfolios
Guernsey’s key role for South Africa clients
HedgeNews Africa catches up with Grant McLeod, Guernsey Finance’s South Africa representative, and David Crosland, partner at Carey Olsen, based in Guernsey, to discuss offshoring trends...
Ninety One extends long/short record
The Ninety One Equity Long/Short Hedge Fund, managed by Hannes van den Berg in Cape Town, has extended its track record with a net...
Visagie plans new products at Optimum
Well-known industry professional Eugene Visagie has joined Optimum Investment Group as head of strategy, where he will liaise with clients and spearhead the development...
Global asset manager Emso eyes positive EM moves
Jens Nystedt, senior portfolio manager at London and US-based EM fixed income firm Emso Asset Management, talks about the outlook for global and regional...
Investors see volatility in markets but opportunity for hedge funds
Hedge funds have generally done well to navigate a difficult year, investors say, and are now better placed to grow again, according to insights from leading allocators to the South African hedge fund industry
Volatility ahead? It’s what hedge funds are for
Commentary by Neil Wilson
This year’s annual survey of investors looks encouragingly upbeat.
Yes, investors do continue to predict volatility ahead in markets – due...
Amplify sees growth in retail assets
Amplify, which went live with its retail hedge fund solutions on LISP platforms in July, has so far raised R160 million from the retail...
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...