Blanckenberg joins Granate as COO
Simone Blanckenberg has joined Granate Asset Management as COO as of May 1, bringing years of experience in the boutique asset management space.
Blanckenberg previously...
Changing African demographics to force pensions re-think
Africa has long been known for its youthful population, and while the continent will continue to have the largest youth cohort in the world,...
Ascent raises PE capital for SMEs in East Africa
African private equity fund manager Ascent has announced the first rolling close of its Ascent Rift Valley Fund II (ARVF II) at more than US$100 million, significantly...
Mitigating risks
Global stock markets enjoyed a positive start to the year, with the MSCI World Index gaining 4.52% for the first three months and the...
Infrastructure focus drives Mergence capital-raise
Cape Town-based Mergence Investment Managers is fundraising for its second unlisted equity fund, targeting a first close in September, with a focus on the...
Archegos family office scandal points to new rules – again –...
It’s happened again. Another ‘hedge fund scandal’ – according to news headlines blaring all around the world – that didn’t actually involve a real hedge fund, writes Neil Wilson.
Contrarian view gives Rozendal its edge
With nearly four years of track record and two distinct but complementary propositions up and running, Cape-Town based Rozendal Partners is now in full...
Meago applies hedge tactics to property sector
Meago Asset Managers, the Johannesburg-based specialist property equity fund manager, has developed a solid track record with its hedge fund, which launched in September...
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...