Long/short equity moves ahead in January
FTSE / JSE All Share Index adds 4.3% in January, with all South African strategies making positive strides
Fortitudine Vincimus builds record
Hugo Nelson, Michael Streatfield and Mike Kane are making progress with their global long/short fund, a dollar-based Cayman structure
i capital trials new strategy
Rory Sim and Lance Williams at i capital in Johannesburg are venturing into the asset management space, launching their South African equity unit trust...
Cadiz South Easter makes progress
The Cadiz South Easter Fixed Interest IDS QI Hedge Fund, managed by Alastair Sellick and team, is making steady progress as part of the...
Ashburton extends impact investing
Ashburton Investments is under way with its second impact investing initiative, following on its successful first structure, which raised R700 million from investors.
The initiatives,...
Crux Capital passes two-year mark
Franco Busetti and Jaco Venter achieved a strong return in 2016’s difficult equity markets
Multi-strategy leads in December
South African hedge funds had a tumultuous year but ended in positive territory, with a median gain of more than 5% versus just over 2% from the main South African equity index.
27four unveils seeding programme
Multi-manager has taken first submissions for its hedge fund accelerator programme
Bergh back on board at Praesidium
Greg Bergh has rejoined long-time colleague Mike Beamish at Praesidium in Cape Town, while continuing with the Sanlam long/short fund.
CoroCapital makes a solid start
Johannesburg-based CoroCapital is approaching the 12-month mark with its new hedge fund, the company’s first foray into third-party fund management.
The CoroCapital Hedge Fund, a...