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SA hedge funds to grow on renewed interest in emerging markets and stronger regulation

SA hedge funds to grow on renewed interest in emerging markets and stronger regulation

03 February 2012

Regulation 28 amendments will also open fund management opportunities in Africa Given the investment potential of emerging markets, together with improved regulation in South Africa, there is no reason why the local hedge fund industry can’t grow over

Asset allocation finally gets the jump on money market funds

Asset allocation finally gets the jump on money market funds

02 February 2012

Investors, financial advisers and fund managers endured a tough 2011. One of the best ways to gauge local investor sentiment is to study the movement of cash in and out of the Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) industry. The industry attracts billions of

New avenue for direct offshore investors

New avenue for direct offshore investors

02 February 2012

The launch of Old Mutual International’s Investment Portfolio today gives investors greater flexibility and wider access to offshore investments. This is the first time that Old Mutual International will be selling a product based in the Isle of Man.

Hedge funds outperform ALSI by 6% in 2011, with significantly less volatility

Hedge funds outperform ALSI by 6% in 2011, with significantly less volatility

01 February 2012

The Blue Ink Composite (BIC), which tracks the performance of around 100 Hedge Funds in South Africa, recorded an 8.65% increase in 2011, outperforming the JSE All Share Total Return Index (ALSI) by more than 6%. This outperformance was achieved with sign

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Allan Gray’s record reign continues

Allan Gray’s record reign continues

01 February 2012
Risky assets to provide better returns this year

Risky assets to provide better returns this year

27 January 2012
Four trends to influence asset allocation strategies through 2012

Four trends to influence asset allocation strategies through 2012

26 January 2012

Risk profiling eases investor fears during current market volatility

Risk profiling eases investor fears during current market volatility

26 January 2012
Thriving in volatile markets

Thriving in volatile markets

24 January 2012
This is not 2008: Global risks and their local impacts

This is not 2008: Global risks and their local impacts

24 January 2012
From 2011 to 2012:  What has changed: What has not; and what does it all mean for SA investors?

From 2011 to 2012: What has changed: What has not; and what does it all mean for SA investors?

24 January 2012
With rates on hold at 5.5%, SA credit provides best fixed interest opportunity

With rates on hold at 5.5%, SA credit provides best fixed interest opportunity

20 January 2012