Africa ex-SA funds – an essential diversifier with a growth...
The key attraction African countries have for investors is the high GDP growth rates off very low economic bases, which can in turn spur superior returns, writes Visio
To hedge or not to hedge – that is the...
An allocation to hedge funds offers a unique ability to diversify traditional equity, credit and interest-rate risks within a typical investment portfolio, writes Yuvern Dokie at Alexander Forbes Investments
SA wealth managers turning to uncorrelated alternative assets
South African wealth managers are increasingly looking beyond traditional investments to include alternative investments in their higher-net-worth clients’ portfolios, writes Westbrooke
South African hedge funds: an ESG edge in the materials sector
SA hedge funds have an edge on governance, which stands to improve environmental and social factors down the line, notes RisCura research
Property investing: a long/short approach
Taking a long/short approach to listed real estate can provide the flexibility to negotiate turbulent markets, while diversifying both locally and offshore brings diversification, according to Catalyst Fund Managers Alternative Investments
From macro to private credit, there are ways for SA to...
The results of this year’s annual Investor Survey chime well with the latest, much bigger semi-annual survey conducted globally by AIMA, writes Neil Wilson.
Why private equity – pros and cons
How does private equity create value? Mmitji Letsoalo at Thuso Partners, discusses the pros and cons.
Allocating to alternatives: the risks and rewards
Are cars dangerous? It depends on the driver and the car’s roadworthiness. The same applies to hedge fund managers, writes Jacqui Ronne at 36ONE Asset Management
Wake up to the real costs of data management
Understand why data can either fuel fund performance or create operational drag, writes Dan Groman, chief technology officer, ENFUSION
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