Long/short climbs in June
South African single-manager hedge funds added a median 2.32% in June in a post-election market rally, as the FTSE/JSE All Share Index gained 4.08%...
Tindlund focuses on agility with new Abax fund
Andreas Tindlund at Abax Investments has launched the Abax Agile Fixed Income Prescient RHF, taking a tactical and flexible approach to the South African...
Naidoo takes CIO role at Equilibrium
In a dual role, Naidoo assumes the role of deputy CIO of Momentum Investments, while Kagiso Mathole joins Momentum with a hedge fund focus
Peregrine Capital embraces optimism
The political landscape has been under an unusual amount of scrutiny at Johannesburg-based Peregrine Capital this year, with its team discussing and debating various...
Flexibility key to long-term gains, says Obsidian
Flexibility is the key to long-term gains in a market cycle that is hard to call with many cross currents at play, according to...
Fixed income strongest category in May
South African hedge funds had a good month, with the HedgeNews Africa South African Single-Manager Composite adding 1.15% to reflect a year-to-date gain of...
Hedge funds solid in April
The HedgeNews Africa South African Single-Manager Composite had a solid April, gaining a median 1.41% as South African equities and bonds were positive.
By comparison,...
Terebinth flies the flag for medium-sized firms
Small and medium-sized firms deserve wider support as they play a vital role in the asset management industry, particularly in the hedge fund space....
Gemcorp’s mission to draw capital to Africa
The world’s largest sovereign wealth funds and pension funds allocate just a fraction of their portfolios to Africa, according to London-headquartered Gemcorp Capital Management,...
Mazi builds global capability
Mazi Asset Management has made significant strides in building its global equity offering, with ambitions of being a meaningful global player.
Portfolio manager Andreas van...