Skybound rises to the challenge of real returns
In a potentially inflationary environment, a private debt allocation can help to secure real returns and capital protection
Equity-focused hedge funds outperformed in May
Equity-focused
hedge funds outperformed in May, with the HedgeNews Africa South African
Single-Manager Composite adding 1.17% to sit 7.32% higher for the first five
months, while the...
New Imara fund focuses on fintech in Africa
Imara Asset Management is about to launch its Imara Fintech Fund, a concentrated long-only equity fund tapping into the mega-trends of a non-cash revolution...
Adventis re-aligns Africa focus along impact lines
Africa specialist Adventis Ltd has re-aligned its long-only African equity mandate, and has renamed it the Africa Impact Fund, with a focus on impact...
Agile deploys 4th fund in mid-market space
Mid-market private equity firm Agile Capital has a further R900 million to deploy of its R1 billion Fund IV, looking to partner with management...
James and Turner take new roles at Investec
Hamish James has been promoted to head of institutional sales and business development within equities, Investec Corporate and Institutional Banking division, at Investec Bank, after...
Westbrooke offers final S12J access
Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management is taking two flagship funds to market, the final opportunity for South African investors to gain full Section 12J tax...
GraySwan sees benefits in alternative credit
Independent investment consultant and wealth manager GraySwan is extending access to its alternative credit offering, as investors seek stable but higher-yielding investment opportunities
Multi-strategy funds lead in April
The HedgeNews Africa South African Single Manager Composite gained a median 0.8% in April, to sit 6.08% higher on the year, while the broader...
Long/short funds keep pace with equities
The HedgeNews Africa South African Single Manager Composite gained a median 0.8% in April, to sit 6.08% higher on the year, while the broader HedgeNews Africa Single Manager...