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Laurium expands reach with UCITS fund

Laurium Capital has launched an offshore UCITS version of its aggressive long/short hedge fund, known as the Enhanced Growth Fund, broadening the investor base of those who can...

Harnessing the power of private markets

Despite proven returns from private markets, institutional investors remain under-allocated to this significant growth opportunity, notes Navin Lala, client director at Old Mutual Alternative Investments

‘Transformation snowball’ hitting SA asset managers

The South African asset management industry faces a ‘transformation snowball’ as retirement funds draw the line at the slow pace of change in the...

Isle of Man appoints dedicated SA rep

The Isle of Man Government has appointed its first-ever dedicated business representative in South Africa strengthening the economic relationship between the two jurisdictions. Based in...

Banner year for Independent Alternatives

Independent Alternatives, headed by Grant Hogan and Tatenda Chapinduka in Johannesburg, had a watershed year in 2023, growing its team and executing its business...

PManco appoints Gibb as CEO

Prescient Management Company (RF) (PManco) has appointed Kim Gibb as its chief executive officer, effective November 2023. She will be replacing outgoing CEO Meyer...

OMAI invests in hydra storage

OMAI fuels South Africa’s renewable energy drive with R158 million investment in power storage project

Prescient launches passive and actively managed ETF platform 

The full-service, co-named platform is designed for both index tracking (passive ETFs) and actively managed exchange-traded funds (AMETFs) listed on the JSE

Ex-Sanlam trio carve niche in digital assets

Former senior Sanlam trio Nersan Naidoo, Selwyn Pillay and Reece Briesies have launched MidSquare, looking to provide institutional-grade investment solutions in the world of...

Hitting the high street

In his January letter entitled: What’s in store for the alternative investment industry in 2023?, Jack Inglis, CEO of global industry body AIMA, predicted that...