Why crypto suddenly looks less cryptic – and more compelling
Crypto is undoubtedly finding some new respectability. Over the past year, some of the biggest naysayers of previous years – including Jamie Dimon of JP Morgan, Larry Fink of BlackRock and Ray Dalio of Bridgewater – have become believers, writes Neil Wilson
Ashton takes methodical approach in year one
“Bull markets don’t die of old age – they get murdered.” That was the takeaway message Sean Ashton recalls from a conference he attended...
Strong November for many funds across strategies
Funds in the HedgeNews Africa database had a strong month, with the HedgeNews Africa South African Single Manager Composite adding a median 3% as...
Savvy Awards 2020: the best white papers
End-of-year reading - we have partnered with Savvy Investor, the world's leading knowledge network for institutional investors, to bring you the best investment papers of 2020
SA hedge funds hold their ground as equity market retracts
South African hedge funds had a tough October, with the HedgeNews Africa Single Manager Composite dipping -0.23% for the month as the JSE All...
Prime grows team and global reach
Prime Asset Managers has hired Nicky Nairn as head of operations, with Graeme Tarr joining in the UK office
Sustainable benefits from value approach
Africa-focused equity specialist Sustainable Capital says domestic and foreign allocations to African listed equities have swung to extreme lows that are unlikely to be...
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Optis set for re-rating of African markets
2020 has been a challenging year for investors in African equities, admits Gavin Butcher, but African equity markets are primed for a turnaround
Early nominations point to competitive 2020
With two months of returns still to be captured in 2020, the landscape is an extremely competitive one for the 2020 HedgeNews Africa Awards. This month’s early nomination list reflects a group of funds that have thus far protected capital and generated meaningful upside for their investors in a whipsawing environment.