Effectus opts for RIF route
The Effectus Multi-Strategy Opportunities Fund has successfully converted to a retail investor product (RIF) on November 1, delivering absolute returns during turbulent market conditions
OMMM hires Ngqondoyi
Ngqondoyi has joined Old Mutual Multi-Managers as a senior analyst and head of hedge funds, reporting to CIO Andrew Salmon
Solid progress for Anchor Accelerator
The multi-strategy fund, managed by Sean Ashton and Liam Hechter, has added a net 12.44% to the end of September
Strong growth for Prescient Fund Services
Prescient Fund Services has seen strong growth in its alternatives business in the past year, reaching R10 billion in alternative assets under administration with...
Scotstone launches EU feeder platform
Hamilton says new cost-effective solution will be of particular interest to fixed interest managers in a regulated environment
Sanlam joins InfraSec for Africa infrastructure fund
Sanlam Investments has teamed up with Africa Infrastructure Securities (InfraSec) to launch the new US dollar-denominated Sanlam InfraSec Infrastructure Fund, which aims to tap...
Mergence eyes Africa opportunity
Cape Town-based Mergence Investment Managers has hired Semoli Mokhanoi as a new alternative investments strategist, with plans to launch private equity and alternative investment...
i capital trials new strategy
Rory Sim and Lance Williams at i capital in Johannesburg are venturing into the asset management space, launching their South African equity unit trust...
Hedge funds beat stocks and bonds on risk-adjusted basis in 2016
Hedge funds’ risk-adjusted return comes in at 1.45 for the year