Matrix approach gains traction
Applying its hedge fund DNA to a broader product set in the traditional space is proving a successful strategy for Matrix Fund Managers, which...
Abax market-neutral makes gains
Abax Investments has seen steady returns from its Abax Bao NCIS Market Neutral Fund, which applies a bottom-up, fundamental valuation-driven approach to building a...
Reinders takes broader role
Hayden Reinders has been promoted to head of business development and client management at Prescient Fund Services, based in Cape Town.
In his expanded role,...
Miltenberg spins out with Africa focus
Philippe Koch and Geoffroy Dedieu have set up Miltenberg Capital as a spin-off of IPRO’s African investment management activities.
The company is licensed by 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
Palladium launches Africa impact fund
Fund aims to raise US$40 million for SMEs, focusing on agribusiness value chains and clean energy
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
ASISA approves hedge fund classifications
ASISA's classifications for regulated RIFs and QIFs provide a framework for domestic hedge funds with comparable objectives and investment universes