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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.
Hedge fund medians flat as fixed income still shines
South African hedge funds were flat in
September, dipping a median -0.28% in a tough month for the markets, to sit
2.01% higher on the year,...
Investors see volatility in markets but opportunity for hedge funds
Hedge funds have generally done well to navigate a difficult year, investors say, and are now better placed to grow again, according to insights from leading allocators to the South African hedge fund industry
Thuso fosters talent in private markets
Cape Town-based Thuso Incubation Partners a partnership between Ke Nako Capital and its black staff, is making meaningful progress in identifying and fostering black...
Volatility ahead? It’s what hedge funds are for
Commentary by Neil Wilson
This year’s annual survey of investors looks encouragingly upbeat.
Yes, investors do continue to predict volatility ahead in markets – due...
Amplify sees growth in retail assets
Amplify, which went live with its retail hedge fund solutions on LISP platforms in July, has so far raised R160 million from the retail...
Greenpoint plans new fund for 2021
Cape Town-based Greenpoint Capital, which specialises in private debt, plans to raise a new fund in the first quarter of 2021, focusing on special...
Terebinth boosts head count to underpin fixed income success
Cape Town-based boutique asset manager Terebinth Capital has added to its team, with Oyena Mtuzula and Dumisani Ngwenza joining in recent months.
Terebinth now has an eight-strong team, headed...