Interviews

Volatility ahead? It’s what hedge funds are for

Commentary by Neil Wilson This year’s annual survey of investors looks encouragingly upbeat.   Yes, investors do continue to predict volatility ahead in markets – due...

Amplify sees growth in retail assets

Amplify, which went live with its retail hedge fund solutions on LISP platforms in July, has so far raised R160 million from the retail...

Muhu makes gains in tough markets

Tatenda Chapinduka and Grant Hogan at Independent Alternatives have successfully navigated a tough period with their funds, making gains across the product range this...

Fairtree see benefits in multi-strategy approach

Fairtree’s multi-strategy hedge funds have benefited from their multi-faceted approach to this year’s complicated markets, each gaining more than 17% in the first half. The...

Adventis takes dual approach in Africa

Africa-focused specialist Adventis Ltd is forging ahead with its equity and fixed income mandates, making good headway in recent years. Joseph Rohm, who previously managed...

Novare focuses on tactical asset allocation

HedgeNews Africa spoke to Benedict Mongalo, CIO of Novare Investments, to discuss the investment environment after a perilous start to 2020 for investors. Mongalo joined Novare...

27four sees potential in blended finance

The 27four Black Business Growth Fund II (27four BBGF II) second closed in March with total capital of R710 million, and is focused on investing...

Nitrogen maintains even keel

Johannesburg-based Nitrogen Fund Managers protects capital amid uncertain outlook

Visio benefits from global ideas

Visio Fund Management’s global long/short fund has had a strong start in a turbulent year, adding a net 8.1% in US dollars to the...

STANLIB powers ahead with alternatives

Almost two years since launching its qualified investor fund of hedge funds, STANLIB Multi-Manager (STANLIB MM) is making steady progress on its Diversified Alternatives...