All Weather delivers in storm
The All Weather Capital hedge funds have delivered strong returns so far this year - with the firm’s long/short fund adding 7.66% to the...
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...
AIIM concludes renewable energy deals
African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM), one of Africa’s largest and most experienced infrastructure-focused private equity fund managers, has successfully divested of AIIF2’s 14% stake...
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...
Hedge funds battle torrid Q1
South African funds endured their toughest months on record in February and March, yet they pared losses compared with the JSE and All Bond Index
PolarStar offers alternative to mainstream assets
Specialist commodity boutique PolarStar Management has ended the first quarter with an almost 10% gain from its Polar Star SNN QI Hedge Fund, a...
Hossain and Gray join Absa Alternatives
Experienced quant duo Dr Nafees Hossain and Wayne Gray have joined Absa Alternative Asset Management as of April 1, where they continue to manage...
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
Hedge funds assets dip marginally in 2019
Assets in South African hedge funds dipped slightly in the 12 months to the end of 2019, while rand-based assets edged upwards