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CORPORATE NEWSX-Chequer business shows strong growth
X-Chequer business shows strong growth
Flagship funds reach milestones as new CTA fund opens to investors
ROCK SOLID: Johannesburg-based Obsidian Capital is growing its team as it offers new investment mandates. Read more.
EDITOR'S LETTERThe case for cross-pollination
The case for cross-pollination
Symbiosis between investor and fund manager is an established attribute of the hedge fund industry that the long-only world is seeking to emulate
FUND NEWSNubuke sees opportunities across Africa
Nubuke sees opportunities across Africa
Finance sector driving alpha opportunities across the continent, says Agyare
FUND OF FUNDS TABLES - JUNE 2014Fund of funds produce strong returns in May
Fund of funds produce strong returns in May
HedgeNews Africa SA Fund of Funds Composite adds 1.72%
SINGLE-MANAGER TABLES - JULY 2014Funds produce steady returns in June
Funds produce steady returns in June
FTSE/JSE All Share Index adds 2.77% in June
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AFRICA MARKET WRAP
Egypt is region’s best performer in first half
Mixed fortunes for African markets as first half closes... Read more ›
RESEARCH
Finding the best route to access hedge funds
Direct access, fund of funds or hedge fund platform? Grayswan examines the options... Read more ›
RESEARCH
Increased partnership between investors and hedge funds
Sharing of knowledge and resources most common form of partnership... Read more ›
RESEARCH
Transparency key for investors, Deutsche report finds
Survey highlights red flags for hedge fund allocators... Read more ›
THE SCOTSTONE COLUMN
Growth strategies for micro managers
With a track record in place, tapping existing investors is just one way to expand... Read more ›
Ghana’s first hedge fund planned by ex-exchange regulator
Investors looking for more sophisticated avenues of investment... Read more ›
GLOBAL MARKETS
Investors incur opportunity costs by overlooking new markets
Challenges of investing in Africa are deterring global investors... Read more ›
ASSET MANAGEMENT
MMI puts its faith in small, active managers
Launches list of “premium partners” that will offer their white-label unit trust funds... Read more ›
| Monthly Medians | MAY 2014 | YTD 2014 |
| South African Composite | 1.28% | 5.02% |
| HedgeNews Africa Composite | 1.30% | 3.68% |
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Finance News
Fin24.com | Oil prices rise on geopolitical tensions
Oil prices have risen on geopolitical tensions fuelled by a warning of tougher sanctions against Russia and fierce fighting in Gaza, traders say.Read more ›
Fin24.com | Anglo American leads resources charge on JSE
Resources stocks on the JSE have been on the run with Anglo American at the forefront, reaching a new 52-week high.Read more ›
Fin24.com | European shares rebound
European stocks have rebounded after hopes that rebels' decision to hand over the black boxes from the downed Malaysian plane would ease political tensions.Read more ›
Fin24.com | Rand holds its own despite global tensions
The rand has traded virtually unchanged, with market watchers expecting the currency to stay in narrow ranges given a lack of significant news.Read more ›
Fin24.com | Asian shares rise as Ukraine fears ease
Asian markets have picked up with traders welcoming news that pro-Russian rebels have handed over the black boxes from downed flight MH17.Read more ›
Fin24.com | US stocks end lower on Ukraine, Gaza worries
US shares have finished lower as geopolitical concerns weighed on sentiment during the first trading session of a busy week of corporate earnings reports.Read more ›
Fin24.com | Global markets: Stocks dip on Ukraine, Gaza
Major global stock markets fell and bond prices have rallied as worries over conflicts in the Gaza Strip and Ukraine raised uncertainty for investors.Read more ›
Fin24.com | European markets close lower on Russia tensions
Europe's main stock markets have fallen for a third day, weighed down by concerns the US and Europe could toughen their sanctions against Russia.Read more ›
Fin24.com | Global markets: Stocks indices slip, bonds gain
Major global stock markets have declined and bond prices have rallied as worries over the
Gaza Strip and Ukraine overshadowed optimism over corporate earnings.Read more ›
Fin24.com | SA stocks end lower, but mining shares rise
South African stocks edged lower, in line with global peers as simmering political tensions in Ukraine weighed on appetite for risky assets.Read more ›
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