Optis set for re-rating of African markets
2020 has been a challenging year for investors in African equities, admits Gavin Butcher, but African equity markets are primed for a turnaround
Early nominations point to competitive 2020
With two months of returns still to be captured in 2020, the landscape is an extremely competitive one for the 2020 HedgeNews Africa Awards. This month’s early nomination list reflects a group of funds that have thus far protected capital and generated meaningful upside for their investors in a whipsawing environment.
Second education impact fund under way
Old Mutual Alternative Investments has made its first EduFund investment, allocating to Johannesburg-based Sifiso Learning Group.
Alternatives can help soothe rocky markets
The search for yield has been a talking point for investors for many years – more notably in developed markets post the 2008 global...
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
Thuso fosters talent in private markets
Cape Town-based Thuso Incubation Partners a partnership between Ke Nako Capital and its black staff, is making meaningful progress in identifying and fostering black...
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...
Mlanjana takes new role at Peregrine Capital
Felicia Mlanjana has joined Peregrine Capital in Johannesburg to head up its marketing and public relations initiatives.
Mlanjana was previously marketing manager for Peregrine...
Greenpoint plans new fund for 2021
Cape Town-based Greenpoint Capital, which specialises in private debt, plans to raise a new fund in the first quarter of 2021, focusing on special...