Should hedge funds form part of a well-diversified portfolio?
To label all hedge funds as high risk is misleading – the risk profile will depend on the mandate of the fund, explains Murray Winckler, Laurium Capital CEO, in conversation with Moneyweb's Ciaran Ryan
Hedge funds that charge most tend to perform best, Barclays study...
The firms that charge the most - often the industry’s biggest names - tend to produce better returns over time than less expensive competitors, according to a recent study by Barclays’ Capital Solutions group
Connected banking under the spotlight
Accelerating digital inclusion and sustainable transformation is the thereof the upcoming Connected Banking Summit in Nairobi
The vital role of the manco in a regulated world
The management company (manco) is a vital cog in the effective functioning of hedge fund portfolios in the regulated CISCA environment, writes Kim Gibb at Prescient Fund Services
Section 65: Marketing offshore funds in South Africa
HedgeNews Africa sits down with Matthew Pykstra at Sanne to discuss how to go about marketing offshore funds to domestic investors
Absa expands on benefits of Note programme
HedgeNews Africa talks to Adam Reeves from Absa Fund-Linked Solutions about the nuts and bolts of its Note programme.
The role of the administrator for alternative asset managers
An enduring relationship with a dedicated fund administrator is key to fund manager success, writes Gael's Liza Fourie
Why hedge funds need prime brokers
The relationship between a hedge fund and its prime broker is a symbiotic one – with a bespoke suite of services required to help hedge fund managers deliver on their investment strategies, writes Sarshnee Pather at Absa Prime
Isle of Man presents offshore advantages
HedgeNews Africa talks to Simon Pickering, head of insurance and pensions at Finance Isle of Man, who was on a recent roadshow in South Africa.
Taking the pulse on ESG: hedge funds in South Africa
More than 80% of South African hedge fund managers incorporate ESG into their investment decision-making, according to RisCura Analytics