The Collaborative Exchange announces a new Industry Awards event
News24 and The Collaborative Exchange have announced the launch of the FundHub Industry Performance Awards which is set to reshape the landscape of investment recognition. This new event, scheduled for March 3, 2025 in Cape Town, promises to be a game-changer for the financial sector, particularly for financial advisors, wealth managers, and financial institutions.
The FundHub Industry Performance Awards will coincide with The Investment Forum, South Africa's premier investment conference, which annually draws over 1 500 financial professionals. This strategic timing ensures maximum visibility and engagement from the industry's key players.
What sets these awards apart is their focus on the evolving dynamics of the investment industry, both locally and internationally. The event will celebrate outstanding investment performance across a broad spectrum of categories, including single and multi-manager funds, hedge funds, and passive funds. In 2026 the awards are expected to expand and include additional investment entities such as Linked Investment Platforms.
"The South African investment industry is one of the most dynamic in the world and deserves awards that reflect its evolution in recent years," said Helena Wasserman, News24 Business Editor.
"News24 is proud to be associated with this new venture, which will follow a rigorous approach to recognise investment excellence and set new standards."
The categories for the awards will be aligned with those defined by the Association for Savings and Investment South Africa (ASISA), covering local interest-bearing funds, multi-asset funds, South African equity and property funds, and retail hedge funds. The data for these awards will be sourced from IRESS, a global technology provider renowned for its comprehensive financial data services.
Kevin Hinton, founder of The Collaborative Exchange, expressed his excitement about the partnership with News24, highlighting their deep understanding of the investment landscape and the potential to create a modern recognition system that truly reflects the industry's changes.
"This partnership with News24 allows us to leverage their extensive reach and credibility to establish an awards event that not only recognises excellence but also sets new standards in the industry," said Hinton.
For asset managers, the FundHub Industry Performance Awards represent a unique opportunity to gain recognition for their exceptional performance and to benchmark against the best in the industry. Financial institutions and service providers will also benefit from the increased visibility and prestige associated with these awards.
As the financial sector continues to evolve, the FundHub Industry Performance Awards are poised to become a cornerstone event, driving excellence and innovation in investment management.
Mark your calendars for March 3rd 2025 in Cape Town at the Century City Conference Centre and prepare to witness the dawn of a new era in investment recognition.
