Interviews

Adventis takes dual approach in Africa

Africa-focused specialist Adventis Ltd is forging ahead with its equity and fixed income mandates, making good headway in recent years. Joseph Rohm, who previously managed...

Novare focuses on tactical asset allocation

HedgeNews Africa spoke to Benedict Mongalo, CIO of Novare Investments, to discuss the investment environment after a perilous start to 2020 for investors. Mongalo joined Novare...

27four sees potential in blended finance

The 27four Black Business Growth Fund II (27four BBGF II) second closed in March with total capital of R710 million, and is focused on investing...

Nitrogen maintains even keel

Johannesburg-based Nitrogen Fund Managers protects capital amid uncertain outlook

Visio benefits from global ideas

Visio Fund Management’s global long/short fund has had a strong start in a turbulent year, adding a net 8.1% in US dollars to the...

STANLIB powers ahead with alternatives

Almost two years since launching its qualified investor fund of hedge funds, STANLIB Multi-Manager (STANLIB MM) is making steady progress on its Diversified Alternatives...

Deal with noise to unlock opportunity

HedgeNews Africa talks to investment consultant Justin Newdigate to assess how fund managers and investors can navigate today's extreme markets

Helping investors to weather the storm

Investors need to stay the course while considering tactical allocations in an environment of elevated risks, says Claire Rentzke, new CIO at Sukha and Associates

STANLIB sees benefits of credit in tough times

Credit portfolios offer attractive risk-return prospects in extremely volatile markets, according to Johan Marnewick, head of STANLIB’s credit franchise, which manages R55 billion in...

ASOC secures commitment for second fund

Africa Special Opportunities Capital (ASOCapital), a private equity fund that seeks to raise capital to support distressed businesses that face liquidity and performance challenges,...