2021 Vision
Entering 2021, the world’s problems are far from solved.
Markets have been bullish, as liquidity abounds, although not everyone is convinced of their direction. Emerging...
Sanne names new Mauritius head
Sanne, a leading global provider of alternative asset and corporate business services, has promoted Rubina Toorawa from chief operating officer, Mauritius to the role...
Ninety One extends long/short record
The Ninety One Equity Long/Short Hedge Fund, managed by Hannes van den Berg in Cape Town, has extended its track record with a net...
Visagie plans new products at Optimum
Well-known industry professional Eugene Visagie has joined Optimum Investment Group as head of strategy, where he will liaise with clients and spearhead the development...
Musgrave weighs in with more robust returns
Hechter and Hoff managed the inflection points deftly again in 2020, and are looking with confidence but also caution for 2021
Damon Hoff and Liam...
Peregrine Capital extends reach
Johannesburg-based Peregrine Capital went live with its global long-only fund in November 2020, in response to investor demand, having expanded its investible universe into attractive...
Global asset manager Emso eyes positive EM moves
Jens Nystedt, senior portfolio manager at London and US-based EM fixed income firm Emso Asset Management, talks about the outlook for global and regional...
Futuregrowth fund facilitates change
Many South African investment managers already have a strong track record of supporting economic development, notes Futuregrowth’s Jason Lightfoot, and investors looking to spur...
Blue Clay thrives on Africa opportunity
US-based BCCM Advisors, an alternative asset manager focused on making equity investments in businesses that are on the right side of long-term trends, enjoyed...
Why crypto suddenly looks less cryptic – and more compelling
Crypto is undoubtedly finding some new respectability. Over the past year, some of the biggest naysayers of previous years – including Jamie Dimon of JP Morgan, Larry Fink of BlackRock and Ray Dalio of Bridgewater – have become believers, writes Neil Wilson