The Reading Room

Carlyle launches sub-Saharan Africa fund

Has already raised $698 million from African and international investors

FSB and National Treasury release draft regulations

Comments should be submitted by no later than 23 May

Pragmatic hedge fund supervision – a near reality

Draft regulations released for public comment

To pay or not to pay? That is the question

EU proposes rules on hedge fund manager remuneration

New regulation to drive product innovation in fund management

Tighter regulation a main prompt for innovation

SA accommodative rates can’t last: Marcus

The real policy rate is still slightly negative

Hedge fund net inflows may triple this year

Increase in allocations predicted would be the largest into hedge funds since 2007

Hedge fund assets to grow faster in 2014

Institutional investors predict increased rates of growth in hedge fund assets in 2014

Alternative investment rules approach finality

Rules to allow the licensing of hedge funds are due by mid-year

Pension trustees ought to consider alternative assets

In a low-return environment, investors need to find creative ways to generate sustainable returns