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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...