| Monthly Medians | OCT 2019 | YTD |
|---|---|---|
| South African Composite | 0.88% | 6.59% |
| HedgeNews Africa Composite | 0.88% | 6.31% |
Two new Fairtree funds for retail market
Fairtree has launched two new hedge funds in response to increased market demand, extending its market-neutral product suite to cater to clients’ differing risk-return...
Enko debt fund delivers over three years
Enko Capital has passed the three-year mark with its African Debt Fund, which has gained a net annualised 15.13% since inception in October 2016...
THINK.CAPITAL reaches five-year mark
The flagship RCIS THINK Growth QI Hedge Fund celebrated its five-year anniversary , returning a net 8.25% per annum
Strong showing from early nominees for 2019 Awards
Hedge funds have been consistent performers thus far in 2019, with the HedgeNews Africa South African Composite gaining 6.59% to the end of October
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Enko debt fund delivers over three years
Enko Capital has passed the three-year mark with its African Debt Fund, which has gained a net annualised 15.13% since inception in October 2016...
THINK.CAPITAL reaches five-year mark
The flagship RCIS THINK Growth QI Hedge Fund celebrated its five-year anniversary , returning a net 8.25% per annum
Industry Research
SA private equity affirms value in tough times
Private equity industry has outperformed listed equity over the short- and medium-term
Important role for hedge funds in late-cycle uncertainty
In our not-to-be-missed annual poll, we canvas the opinions of leading allocators to the South African hedge fund industry
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Hedge fund billionaire warns firms to step up on climate change
TCI's warnings come as investors ramp up scrutiny of their holdings' environmental impact
Hedge funds should be for all
Legislation has changed, but there are still major regulatory hurdles that limit access to this asset class
Interviews
Fairtree Foundation invests in upliftment
Fairtree Capital, together with its partners who are actively engaged in social upliftment, has extended its investment reach into underprivileged communities by establishing the...
Alternatives help address low-return environment
Gyongyi King, CIO of Alexander Forbes Investments, a leading allocator to the South African hedge fund industry, talks about using hedge funds to shore up portfolios in turbulent times
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Matrix approach gains traction
Applying its hedge fund DNA to a broader product set in the traditional space is proving a successful strategy for Matrix Fund Managers, which...
Reinders takes broader role
Hayden Reinders has been promoted to head of business development and client management at Prescient Fund Services, based in Cape Town.
In his expanded role,...