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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...

Bullish on blockchain

Marc de Kloe is bullish on blockchain.  From his perspective, what’s going on in the space is analogous to the start of the Internet evolution...

Hedge funds edge higher in March

South African hedge funds edged forward in March, adding a median 0.44% for the month, while domestic equities rose and bonds retraced. The HedgeNews Africa...

Market neutral ahead in February

Hedge funds edged higher in February with the HedgeNews Africa South Africa Single Manager Composite adding a median 0.27% for the month as South...

Strong start for hedge funds

The HedgeNews Africa Single Manager Composite added a median 0.9% in January with mixed markets contributing to a wide range of returns. The FTSE/JSE All...