Fairtree Foundation invests in upliftment
Fairtree Capital, together with its partners who are actively engaged in social upliftment, has extended its investment reach into underprivileged communities by establishing the...
Alternatives help address low-return environment
Gyongyi King, CIO of Alexander Forbes Investments, a leading allocator to the South African hedge fund industry, talks about using hedge funds to shore up portfolios in turbulent times
Agents of change
HedgeNews Africa talks to some South African hedge fund managers about their non-investment initiatives that are helping to make a positive impact on the world
RisCura outlines investor concerns
Prasheen Singh, a senior investment consultant of RisCura’s advisory business, discussed investor concerns and asset allocation trends
IDEAS fund makes social and environmental impact
As one of South Africa’s largest domestic infrastructure equity funds, IDEAS invests in economic, social and renewable energy infrastructure, promoting economic growth
Alternatives to the fore as investors look offshore
Political and economic uncertainty means many high-net-worth South African investors are looking to move assets offshore, and exposure to alternative assets has increased markedly...
Stonehage sees role for long/short strategies
Cash, and carefully selected hedge funds, provide the best portfolio hedge against potentially negative equity markets, says Hatty
Aurum adds value with niche approach
Long-running hedge fund portfolio looks to identify alpha in unstable environment, building on a 20-year track record
Differential delivers AI edge
Anchor shareholder Standard Bank is providing working capital and seed capital, making it the most significant hedge fund launch in the South African market for some years
Reitway Global positive on 2019
A lower global growth trajectory and a more benign interest-rate environment are contributing to a more positive outlook for global listed real estate this...