The Reading Room

Harnessing the power of private markets

Despite proven returns from private markets, institutional investors remain under-allocated to this significant growth opportunity, notes Navin Lala, client director at Old Mutual Alternative Investments

Fixed income hedge funds – a rose by any name

Fixed income hedge funds can serve as essential diversification tools in portfolios, offering opportunities for relatively stable returns while managing risks across various market conditions, writes Jeleze Hattingh at Southchester Investment Managers

OMAI invests in hydra storage

OMAI fuels South Africa’s renewable energy drive with R158 million investment in power storage project

Hedge funds offer a steady hand

In a world of macro uncertainty, hedge funds can navigate the opposing forces of euphoria and panic, helping to restore balance and reduce risk, writes Kagiso Mathole at Novare Investments

Navigating the legal landscape for hedge funds

Innovative and strategic planning is required to navigate an increasingly complex environment, from regulation, to tax, transformation and ESG. Jessica Blumenthal and Johan Loubser at ENS share their views.

The case for listed real estate in a diversified portfolio

Finding smart and liquid ways to invest in property can make all the difference, writes Catalyst Fund Managers

Can machine learning assist in investment processes?

AI and machine learning have been a central theme in many business sectors this year. Does their disruptive potential extend to investment processes? Hear from Stephán Engelbrecht and Alungile Gcaza at Mazi NextGen

Hedge funds: A trusted companion on turbulent financial seas

The past few years have taught us that the world is an ever-changing and uncertain place. From unprecedented pandemics to geopolitical conflicts, global events have increased volatility in financial markets...

Private credit offering predictability in unpredictable times

Ryan Wood-Collier – Greenpoint Capital, CEO Worries of persistent inflation, the effect the rate-hiking cycle will have on an already strained economy, compounded by domestic...

Private equity and private credit – will rates muddy the outlook?

Private equity and private credit – will it keep doing so well with ‘higher-for-longer’ rates? asks Neil Wilson