Hedge funds may attract $80 billion in 2012
Endowments, foundations, private banks and public pensions most likely the sources of new capital
Some positive signs for growth in new year
Political revolution and natural disasters impacted negatively on some countries in 2011
2012 could be good year for hedge funds
Pension funds will increasingly allocate directly into hedge funds rather than going through funds of hedge funds, says Agecroft Partners
Investors reverse trend, return to hedge funds
November ended months of heavy outflows when investors punished managers for a string of poor returns
Diversification benefits hedge fund investors
South African hedge funds have outperformed the ALSI by more than 3% in 2011 so far
New launches slowing, liquidations heat up
Between Europe's worsening debt crisis, slow global growth and volatile markets, many hedge fund managers are in the red this year
Investors mull Africa investment strategy
Investec Asset Management, with $40bn invested in Africa, favours the 1500 companies listed on the 20-odd stock exchanges as the best route in
African bourses mirror Europe’s pessimism
Sierra Leone makes headlines with a 50% growth rate forecast in 2012 on the back of new iron ore mines, making it the fastest growing economy
Appetite grows for hedge fund launches
Hedge Fund Research suggests investors have a reason to get excited about fund launches again
Africa: Keep it on your radar
"With some luck Africa could be as popular in the West over the next decade as it is in China"