Old Mutual customises hedge funds to reduce risk
“We have always believed that hedge funds are not high-risk, high-return vehicles,” says Grant Watson, chief investment officer at Old Mutual Customised Solutions in...
Matrix powers forward with tactical DNA
Its tactical DNA has brought enduring benefits for Cape Town-based multi-asset boutique Matrix Fund Managers, with its long-only and hedge fund products moving higher...
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
Ninety One and Ethos partner on impact fund
Recovery fund targets R10 billion to help restore South Africa’s economic health, with first close in July
Vital Capital acts in Sub-Sahara
Cyprus-based private equity impact investing fund, Vital Capital, has a vision of marrying social impact and financial return to invest in rapidly developing markets,...
SANNE strengthens business with senior moves
Matthew Pykstra to head SANNE’s management company in South Africa
Hedge funds shine through investment gloom
Hedge funds are showing their mettle as markets continue to experience significant volatility, uncertainty and poor performances across asset classes, says Martinus van der Next at Amplify
Mergence and Third Way in renewable energy deal
Both parties bring strong track records in impact and infrastructure investing to R450 million refinancing of renewable energy plant