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Coronation makes headway in frontier markets

Coronation Fund Managers’ frontier strategies are making steady headway amidst an unpredictable and turbulent year for markets, investing in listed equities in markets ranging...

Old Mutual customises hedge funds to reduce risk

“We have always believed that hedge funds are not high-risk, high-return vehicles,” says Grant Watson, chief investment officer at Old Mutual Customised Solutions in...

Long/short funds strong in June

Long/short equity was the strongest category for the month, with a 3.77% median gain

Matrix powers forward with tactical DNA

Its tactical DNA has brought enduring benefits for Cape Town-based multi-asset boutique Matrix Fund Managers, with its long-only and hedge fund products moving higher...

Novare focuses on tactical asset allocation

HedgeNews Africa spoke to Benedict Mongalo, CIO of Novare Investments, to discuss the investment environment after a perilous start to 2020 for investors. Mongalo joined Novare...

Funds mixed in tough May

South African funds add a median 0.96%

Nitrogen maintains even keel

Johannesburg-based Nitrogen Fund Managers protects capital amid uncertain outlook

Ninety One and Ethos partner on impact fund

Recovery fund targets R10 billion to help restore South Africa’s economic health, with first close in July

Vital Capital acts in Sub-Sahara

Cyprus-based private equity impact investing fund, Vital Capital, has a vision of marrying social impact and financial return to invest in rapidly developing markets,...

Hedge funds shine through investment gloom

Hedge funds are showing their mettle as markets continue to experience significant volatility, uncertainty and poor performances across asset classes, says Martinus van der Next at Amplify