International and local players join day of discussion and debate
Entitled 'Finding New Frontiers', this year's forum offers opportunity to explore ideas and prospects in the exciting Africa markets
Outstanding funds of 2010 ready for honours
Final nominations, based on 12 months of returns to the end of December, show impressive line-up of managers with strong risk-adjusted returns
Vecht’s BlackRock Frontiers Investment trust raises $158m
Global investment firm sees frontier markets outperforming in the next five years, after lagging in the past 18 months
Warm reception for revised draft of Regulation 28
Industry players welcome updated version of regulation covering South African pension fund investments into alternative assets, with January 28 deadline for feedback
Peregrine boosts new talent with its Natural Selection fund
Early-stage multi-manager fund looks to invest in smaller South African hedge funds with the potential for growth
Duet’s active and passive funds see Africa as a safe-haven
From a global macro perspective, the US and Europe's debt problems are to Africa's gain, says Duet's Dr Ayo Salami, who sees growth on the continent as compelling in the mid- to long-term
SYmmETRY eyes broader market for expansion
HedgeNews Africa sits down with Roland Grabe, SYmmETRY's new chief investment officer, and Stephen Brierley, head of fund of hedge funds
Silkroad focuses on valuation for improved takings in 2011
Silkroad's Shane Watkins aims to operate with competitive advantage and strong conviction — looking to correct any mistakes early in pursuit of outsize returns
Four years on, Green Oak Capital is thriving in fixed income
Buoyed by strong performance from both funds in 2010, Green Oak's Viljoen, Smit and Kotze expect a quieter 2011, but the team is confident its fixed income tools will unlock returns
Kura builds a solid performance record in Africa with active rebalancing
Three-man team uses blended investment techniques and technical analysis to spot opportunities across the continent while paying close attention to volatility to shield returns