Lack of inflow into hedge fund industry
The lack of new inflows into the hedge fund industry in this part of the world remains a major concern to many market participants. While assets have remained more or less static in the recent financial crisis (against heavy outflows globally), significant new inflows have not been as forthcoming as they have elsewhere.
Boom, bust and over-correction
London-based Stephen Greene sits down with HedgeNews Africa to discuss the global hedge fund landscape after a tumultous 12 months for the industry.
Gen-X duo in their stride with market-neutral fund
With a successful seven-year collective track record in hedge funds, the Gen-X duo feel at ease in the current market environment and aim to soft-close before year end.
Polar Star focuses on supply and demand of commodities
BlueAlpha's Flip Du Plessis blends his practical knowledge of farming with agricultural investment ideas to great effect in the Polar Star Fund, predicting the supply and demand of commodities on a global scale.
27four makes headway
With R3 billion under management, Fatima Vawda's 27four has made significant headway since opening in 2007, and her latest recruits, including CIO Given Phaladi, are representative of a new generation of bright South African talent.
Novare research highlights robust industry
The South African hedge fund industry proved its resilience in the year to June 2009, according to the latest research from Novare Investments, which manages the Mayibentsha range of fund of hedge funds. Assets shrunk by only 2% over the 12-month period to just under R30 billion compared with far greater outflows globally.
Storm Capital long/short forges a steady start
Tokai-based Storm Capital has made a healthy start with its Storm Capital Long/Short Fund, gaining 10.9% in the six months since launch. With its initial track record and product positioning in place, the fund is now being opened to additional investors.
Optis Africa Frontier roars in first three months
Heiko van Wyngaarden and his team are advising on a new long-only Africa fund, the Optis African Frontier fund, which now has $36 million under management.
This is the second Africa fund from the Optis/Oryx team, who also advise on the Optis Africa hedge fund.
Bottger, Faircliff launch low-vol product
Richard Bottger and James Faircliff at Johannesburg-based Tower Capital Management have launched their new equity long/short hedge fund, the Tower Fund, now in its third month.