The Reading Room

African equity not as expensive as it looks

Higher price multiples factor in the continent’s considerable growth potential

The Credit Fund Opportunity

Structural developments are creating a new set of opportunities

Growth at last for the hedge fund industry?

Treasury has produced some sensible yet transformative proposals

Investors take note of Africa-specific funds

Increased interest reflects a broader acceptance of the case for Africa

Old Mutual launches another private equity fund as appetite improves

Fund invests in five underlying private equity managers

Fund managers in SA to feel brunt of EU rule

Rule bars SA managers from marketing alternative investments funds to European investors

Deutsche Bank survey highlights greater investor emphasis on operational due diligence

Changing regulatory environment is driving the growing importance of operational due diligence

SA’s regulation setting a new global standard

Process of generating hedge fund regulation in SA is proving slow

SA invests in own back yard

SA companies have increasingly set up operations in other African countries

Investors may opt to use hedge funds as a risk tool

Reg 28 changes have opened the door to the increased use of hedge funds