Deal with noise to unlock opportunity
HedgeNews Africa talks to investment consultant Justin Newdigate to assess how fund managers and investors can navigate today's extreme markets
Helping investors to weather the storm
Investors need to stay the course while considering tactical allocations in an environment of elevated risks, says Claire Rentzke, new CIO at Sukha and Associates
STANLIB sees benefits of credit in tough times
Credit portfolios offer attractive risk-return prospects in extremely volatile markets, according to Johan Marnewick, head of STANLIB’s credit franchise, which manages R55 billion in...
ASOC secures commitment for second fund
Africa Special Opportunities Capital (ASOCapital), a private equity fund that seeks to raise capital to support distressed businesses that face liquidity and performance challenges,...
Ashton bets on business winners
Former Anchor Capital CIO Sean Ashton is managing a global long-only portfolio within an investment holding company on behalf of an ultra high-net-worth investor,...
Fairtree Foundation invests in upliftment
Fairtree Capital, together with its partners who are actively engaged in social upliftment, has extended its investment reach into underprivileged communities by establishing the...
Alternatives help address low-return environment
Gyongyi King, CIO of Alexander Forbes Investments, a leading allocator to the South African hedge fund industry, talks about using hedge funds to shore up portfolios in turbulent times
Agents of change
HedgeNews Africa talks to some South African hedge fund managers about their non-investment initiatives that are helping to make a positive impact on the world
RisCura outlines investor concerns
Prasheen Singh, a senior investment consultant of RisCura’s advisory business, discussed investor concerns and asset allocation trends
IDEAS fund makes social and environmental impact
As one of South Africa’s largest domestic infrastructure equity funds, IDEAS invests in economic, social and renewable energy infrastructure, promoting economic growth