// JavaScript Document
function banners() {};
banners = new banners();
number = 0;
// bannerArray
banners[number++] = "
“This is a high-intensity game. Our team works hard every day to find opportunities and strategies for the funds”
- Danie Gouws, KADD Capital
"
banners[number++] = "
“A lot of the companies we are looking at can be expected to grow faster than their peers in OECD countries”
- Godwin Sepeng, Omigsa
"
banners[number++] = "
“While many investors see Africa as a resource play, we recognise it is more than that. There is a strong emerging consumer theme”
- Paul Clark, African Alliance
"
banners[number++] = "
“We are not shy to reinvest where we see opportunity. But price is just one parameter – liquidity can be even more important”
- Mohammed Hanif, Insparo
"
banners[number++] = "
“As a philosophy, if we see management we must be prepared to ask the right questions”
- David Fraser, Peregrine Capital
"
banners[number++] = "
“We believe that a sustainable approach adds alpha over time, particularly in less efficient markets”
- Greg Barker, Sustainable Capital
"
banners[number++] = "
“A hedge fund is a risk tool, not a return tool”
- Jean-Pierre Matthews, PSG Absolute Investments
"
banners[number++] = "
“The skills and infrastructure already exist in well-established funds or asset management houses, providing a solid platform for investors to access Africa”
- Eugene Visagie, Novare Investments
"
banners[number++] = "
“Africa is growing from a low base...There is definitely growth potential that will translate into exponential growth in the equity markets”
- Nicolas Clavel, Scipion Capital
"
banners[number++] = "
“The best part about a recession is that it trims the excesses, and weeds out the weak”
- Richard Böttger, Tower Capital
"
banners[number++] = "
“If you are looking in Africa, you want a strong return as a reward for the risk you are taking”
- Anthony Schroenn, Kura Capital
"
banners[number++] = "
“Markets like Africa deserve medium- to long-term attention, investors need to look at three- to five-year investing”
- Dr Ayo Salami, Duet Group
"
banners[number++] = "
“The equity market is not a magic bullet that can solve all the trouble as markets can struggle for an extended period of time”
- Roland Gräbe, SYmmETRY
"
banners[number++] = "
“There will always be a role for an industry that tests investment methodology and techniques to their limits and explores new adventurous markets ”
- Peter Highland
"
banners[number++] = "
“Africa is small enough to ignore but if you're looking for diversified returns, we're too important to ignore”
- Tutu Agyare, Nubuke Investments
"
banners[number++] = "
“Do hedge funds make money? Yes they do. In the last 15 years there's only been two down years and clearly that's a very attractive asset class”
- Peter Douglas, GFIA and CAIA
"
banners[number++] = "
“Hedge fund managers have finally realised that we pay them to take investment risk and not operational risk. It's a big distinction”
- David Lashbrook, FRAIM
"
banners[number++] = "
“We try to ensure that we have a diversified client base, by geography and by type. We don't want capital flows to affect the investment process”
- Steven Liptz, 36ONE
"
banners[number++] = "
“I firmly believe South Africa’s hedge fund industry is in a J-curve environment.”
- Byron Green, Caveo Fund Solutions
"
banners[number++] = "
“On the alternative side, we see increased demand with Reg. 28 changes opening doors, bringing a sense of comfort now that legislation is supportive.”
- Sonja Saunderson, Momentum Manager of Managers
"
banners[number++] = "
“We may not be as sophisticated as some other jurisdictions but we are very aware of the importance of having sound operations.”
- Tania Waller, Peregrine Fund Platform
"
banners[number++] = "
“You can adapt to any market conditions if you have done your homework.”
- Mark Witten, Kaizen Asset Managers
"
banners[number++] = "
“The combination of the global financial crises, North African revolutions and investor apathy has made Africa’s equity markets dirt cheap.”
- Andre Steyn, Steyn Capital Management
"
banners[number++] = "
“The Sub Saharan African story is a huge opportunity for us. We see South Africa as the gateway to Africa.”
- Anthonie de Beer, Ethos Private Equity
"
banners[number++] = "
“If we were to run our model unrestrained we would typically get exposure [to alternatives] of between 10% and 20%.”
- Francois Viljoen, Absa Asset Consultants
"
banners[number++] = "
“We believe an absolute-return focused and pro-active approach is crucial.”
- Michael Tostée, Skybound Capital
"
banners[number++] = "
“Fear doesn’t ride into town on a tortoise”
- Erik Nel, Atlantic Asset Management
"
//banners[number++] = "
“We try to only operate where we have a competitive advantage and high conviction.”
