Numbers mixed in tough month
South African multi-strategy funds led the way in September, gaining a median 1.12% in a negative month for both domestic equities and bonds.
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Multi-strategy sets pace in August
South African hedge funds added a median 0.95% in August,
with the HedgeNews Africa SA Single-Manager Composite sitting 9.26%
higher so far this year.
By comparison, the...
Ninety One brings institutional-grade hedge fund offering
Hedge funds are often considered a boutique offering, with many of the country’s top funds managed by smaller, independent managers, in line with global...
Makwetu joins AIP ahead of multi-strategy launch
Yonela Makwetu has joined Tygervalley-based AIP Capital Management as its chief investment officer, amid ambitious plans to build a broader alternatives business at the...
Terebinth builds in equities space, adds operational heft
Specialist absolute return boutique Terebinth Capital is taking important steps in its growth plan, extending into the listed equities space with the appointment of...
Enko extends into African private debt
Enko Capital is expanding its Africa-focused investment platform to include an African private debt strategy, with ex-Barak man Sidoine Viagbo joining as a partner...
Excelsia builds track record in hedge space
Excelsia Capital continues to build a strong track record in the hedge fund space, applying its bottom-up valuation driven process to both equity long/short...
Long/short funds in the lead
The HedgeNews
Africa South Africa Single Manager Composite returned a median 0.76% in
July, led by the long/short equity category, which delivered 1.23%.
It was a
bullish month...
Goldblatt joins team at Chrysalis
Chrysalis Capital has taken on Nick Goldblatt as an associate partner and senior dealmaker as of August 1.
Goldblatt was previously with Investec’s Structured Property...
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