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Types of hedge funds offered in South Africa

All hedge funds in South Africa are classified according to four tiers. Each tier addresses one of four key questions that any hedge fund investor should consider when deciding to invest.

The role of Absa Prime Brokers in the hedge fund industry

Prime brokers play a vital role in supporting hedge funds by providing essential services and resources. By Chris Edwards, Managing Director and Head of the Prime Services, and the Index & Structured Solutions businesses at Absa Bank Ltd.

What is a hedge fund?

Hedge funds employ investment strategies that aim to outperform in both rising and falling markets. This article is the first in a series of introductory articles on hedge funds, written by Rob Macdonald, an independent consultant, author and CFP® Professional.

A guide to Hedge Funds and Hedge Fund Managers in South...

The 2025 Blue Chip Hedge Fund Guide is the launch edition of a special annual supplement designed to provide useful information to the South African financial planning community on these investment vehicles.
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The Investment Forum 2027 is now open

Registration is officially open for The Investment Forum 2027, South Africa’s longest-standing independent investment thought leadership conference.

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Meet the three Financial Planner of the Year Award finalists.

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Nedbank Private Wealth recently revealed interesting insights about how the giving behaviour of affluent and high net worth individuals have evolved.

Optimising hybrid retirement strategies

Rohan van der Mescht, Dealmaking and Structuring Consultant, Structured Investments & Annuities, Momentum Corporate, presents the strategic case for with-profit annuities.
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