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SA hedge funds continue upward climb
South African hedge funds clocked their fourth consecutive positive month in July, with the HedgeNews Africa South African Single Manager Composite adding 0.93%, to sit 1.53%...
Peresec focuses on world-class offering
Financial services provider Legae Peresec, formed through a management and B-BBEE (broad-based black economic empowerment) consortium buyout in mid-2018, has officially changed its name...
Global outlook: Where to from here?
Despite many caveats, equity markets continue to push ahead. As valuation differentials between developed and emerging markets increase, many commentators suggest that investors should consider the Asia-Pacific region. Read the latest compilation of papers from Savvy Investor
Muhu makes gains in tough markets
Tatenda Chapinduka and Grant Hogan at Independent Alternatives have successfully navigated a tough period with their funds, making gains across the product range this...
Fairtree see benefits in multi-strategy approach
Fairtree’s multi-strategy hedge funds have benefited from their multi-faceted approach to this year’s complicated markets, each gaining more than 17% in the first half.
The...
Adventis takes dual approach in Africa
Africa-focused specialist Adventis Ltd is forging ahead with its equity and fixed income mandates, making good headway in recent years.
Joseph Rohm, who previously managed...
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