Private equity deals accelerate in 2017
RMB Corvest had a busy year, realising a number of deals that had been brewing over 24 months
Electus makes steady progress
Electus' retail hedge fund is now live, and a new partnership with Citadel is set to boost assets
Prudential extends Africa reach
Prudential's new Africa Equity Fund is run on similar lines to its US$300 million Eastspring fund, but is a smaller, more aggressive version
27four pioneers PE fund of funds
New product raises R630 million with a focus on supporting black business growth and driving economic transformation
Solid gains for South Easter
Sellick's South Easter Fixed Interest Fund has started the year on a strong note, following a net 17.53% gain in 2017
Adventis positions as new force in Africa
Adventis has teamed with top talent for its Africa Enhanced Income Fund and the Africa Equity Fund
Caution prevails for Catalyst
Weak fundamentals for the local property sector point to the high level of expertise required to successfully invest in the space
Patience pays for Allan Gray Africa
The Allan Gray Africa team saw patience rewarded last year as African equity markets grew strongly, validating long-held value calls
Fairtree Assegai leads the field at 2017 awards
The Fairtree Assegai Equity Long Short hedge fund has been named Fund of the Year at the prestigious HedgeNews Africa Awards 2017, celebrated in Cape Town