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Fees and performance go hand in hand

After a period of subdued returns for some (but certainly not all) strategies in 2016 it may come as no surprise that the fee debate is back in the mainstream headlines

i capital trials new strategy

Rory Sim and Lance Williams at i capital in Johannesburg are venturing into the asset management space, launching their South African equity unit trust...

Cadiz South Easter makes progress

The Cadiz South Easter Fixed Interest IDS QI Hedge Fund, managed by Alastair Sellick and team, is making steady progress as part of the...

Bulk of industry now regulated

About 89% of the South African hedge fund industry has transitioned to the regulated collective investment schemes (CIS) space, with around 65% electing to...

Ashburton extends impact investing

Ashburton Investments is under way with its second impact investing initiative, following on its successful first structure, which raised R700 million from investors. The initiatives,...

Crux Capital passes two-year mark

Franco Busetti and Jaco Venter achieved a strong return in 2016’s difficult equity markets

27four unveils seeding programme

Multi-manager has taken first submissions for its hedge fund accelerator programme

A cocktail of factors in the mix in 2017

In the 2017 Preqin Global Hedge Fund Report, Paamco’s Basil Williams notes that the hedge fund industry is facing an identity crisis that is...

Bergh back on board at Praesidium

Greg Bergh has rejoined long-time colleague Mike Beamish at Praesidium in Cape Town, while continuing with the Sanlam long/short fund.

Independent Alternatives’ Muhu fund handles challenging environment

Johannesburg-based Independent Alternatives, headed by Tatenda Chapinduka and Grant Hogan, has made a steady start with its Muhu Multi-Strategy Fund, which launched last March. The...