The vital role of the manco in a regulated world
The management company (manco) is a vital cog in the effective functioning of hedge fund portfolios in the regulated CISCA environment, writes Kim Gibb at Prescient Fund Services
Section 65: Marketing offshore funds in South Africa
HedgeNews Africa sits down with Matthew Pykstra at Sanne to discuss how to go about marketing offshore funds to domestic investors
Absa expands on benefits of Note programme
HedgeNews Africa talks to Adam Reeves from Absa Fund-Linked Solutions about the nuts and bolts of its Note programme.
The role of the administrator for alternative asset managers
An enduring relationship with a dedicated fund administrator is key to fund manager success, writes Gael's Liza Fourie
Why hedge funds need prime brokers
The relationship between a hedge fund and its prime broker is a symbiotic one – with a bespoke suite of services required to help hedge fund managers deliver on their investment strategies, writes Sarshnee Pather at Absa Prime
Isle of Man presents offshore advantages
HedgeNews Africa talks to Simon Pickering, head of insurance and pensions at Finance Isle of Man, who was on a recent roadshow in South Africa.
Taking the pulse on ESG: hedge funds in South Africa
More than 80% of South African hedge fund managers incorporate ESG into their investment decision-making, according to RisCura Analytics
Hedge funds – an effective tool for volatile environments
Both equities and bonds are challenged amid tightening financial conditions and a slowing growth environment. For investors, hedge funds are part of the solution, writes Rayhaan Joosub at Sentio Capital Management
An adjustable approach to global property
The advantage of having new real estate sub-sectors is that active fund managers have more options to invest both long and short, depending on where the opportunity lies, writes Catalyst Fund Managers
Why hedge? Or rather, give me a good reason why not?
Skilled hedge fund managers can limit downside capture. This is a good reason to always make a hedge fund allocation a permanent feature of your strategic asset allocation, writes Craig French at Visio.