The Reading Room

Marthinus van der Nest, head of Amplify Investment Partners, discusses how nimble managers can adapt to uncertainty and volatility

Rob Price discusses the role of cryptocurrencies as a means of protection against global monetary regime change

Many of the dynamics that have supported the post-GFC rally in equities are looking less of a sure thing. Equity valuations, especially in the US, are also looking stretched by nearly any metric one cares to consider. CFM's Andre Breedt considers the macro alternative.

SA hedge funds have an edge on governance, which stands to improve environmental and social factors down the line, notes RisCura research

South African wealth managers are increasingly looking beyond traditional investments to include alternative investments in their higher-net-worth clients’ portfolios, writes Westbrooke

Taking a long/short approach to listed real estate can provide the flexibility to negotiate turbulent markets, while diversifying both locally and offshore brings diversification, according to Catalyst Fund Managers Alternative Investments

An allocation to hedge funds offers a unique ability to diversify traditional equity, credit and interest-rate risks within a typical investment portfolio, writes Yuvern Dokie at Alexander Forbes Investments

The key attraction African countries have for investors is the high GDP growth rates off very low economic bases, which can in turn spur superior returns, writes Visio

The multi-manager approach is one of the most consistently successful ways to adjust risk and deliver better returns, writes Kagiso Mathole at Novare Investments

Alternative credit and private debt strategies have ballooned globally due to banks being unable to lend to companies to finance growth. The investment opportunity is compelling, writes Philippa Owen at Grayswan