Orpheus develops ‘plug-and-play’ securitisation with next-gen AMCs
HedgeNews Africa sits down with Andrew Wolfson and Emile Fourie of Orpheus Capital to talk about the evolving world of personalised securitisation solutions and, in...
Laurium expands reach with UCITS fund
Laurium Capital has launched an offshore UCITS version of its aggressive long/short hedge fund, known as the Enhanced Growth Fund, broadening the investor base of those who can...
Banner year for Independent Alternatives
Independent Alternatives, headed by Grant Hogan and Tatenda Chapinduka in Johannesburg, had a watershed year in 2023, growing its team and executing its business...
Ex-Sanlam trio carve niche in digital assets
Former senior Sanlam trio Nersan Naidoo, Selwyn Pillay and Reece Briesies have launched MidSquare, looking to provide institutional-grade investment solutions in the world of...
AIP positioned for uptick in alternatives interest
Cape town-based AIP Capital Management is gaining traction, growing its range of products as it builds on its vision of being a leading provider...
OMAI invests in hydra storage
OMAI fuels South Africa’s renewable energy drive with R158 million investment in power storage project
Prescient launches passive and actively managed ETF platform
The full-service, co-named platform is designed for both index tracking (passive ETFs) and actively managed exchange-traded funds (AMETFs) listed on the JSE
Tshiamo raises for Gender Lens Impact Fund
Shiluba Mawela, a chartered accountant and managing partner at Tshiamo Impact Partners, is raising capital for a Gender Lens Impact Fund, seeking to address...
Mergence sees opportunity in infrastructure
South African pension funds can now allocate up to 45% to infrastructure investments yet they face limitations particularly in the listed space, which lacks...
Protea makes headway with international fund
Protea Capital Management has received Section 65 approval for its Protea International Hedge Fund, a global long/short fund focused on developed markets ex-SA.
The fund,...