Southchester extends with rand-based global strategy
New rand-denominated worldwide strategy builds on a successful five years for its Southchester Smart Escalator fund
Fairtree extends access to Wild Fig multi-strategy
Fairtree is extending its multi-strategy Wild Fig hedge fund to a wider audience with the launch of a retail version of the fund on...
Matrix maintains growth trajectory
Matrix Fund Managers continues on its growth trajectory, reaching assets of R25 billion as it builds its team and product range.
The team now comprises...
Challenger looks to broaden investor base with trade finance strategy
Challenger is looking to broaden its investor base, building on the solid track record of its Challenger Trade Finance Fund, which seeks to generate...
Funds regain lost ground
South African hedge funds had a strong June after a tough May, adding a median 1.6% for the month to sit 3.26% higher on...
Funds battle tough May
Markets were difficult in May, with the HedgeNews Africa South Africa Single Manager Composite declining by a median -1.38% for the month, its weakest...
Multi-strategy leads in April
South African hedge funds gained a median 0.75% in April, led by multi-strategy funds, which added 1.24%.
By comparison most equity markets were positive for...
Returns diverge in varied markets
The HedgeNews Africa Single Manager Composite came in flat in March with an extensive range of underlying returns, as the FTSE/JSE All Share Index...
Three-year track record for Differential multi-strategy
Fund has gained 18% annualised over three years, combining data science and machine learning with fundamental investing
Southchester grows team and product range
Cape Town-based fixed income boutique Southchester Investment Management has had a strong year so far with its Southchester Smart Escalator Fund, and is rolling...