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.
Invest in the future of financial planning: Support the FPI Education...
With the support of members, corporate partners, and friends of the profession, the Trust will grow the financial planning pipeline, advance transformation, and ensure that all South Africans — regardless of background — have access to trusted, competent financial planning professionals.
South African equities: beyond the gloom
In this article, Wim Murray looks at some exciting long-term opportunities now on offer for discerning investors.
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.
Offshore isn’t always greener: who would have thought it?
When it comes to investing, some voices cut through the noise with rare clarity. By Kopano Makhu and Shaun Bruyns:
Multi-Asset Co-Portfolio Managers at Mazi Asset Management
Altvest Capital transitions to Africa Bitcoin Corporation (ABC) – Africa’s first...
Altvest Capital announced its formal transition to Africa Bitcoin Corporation (ABC) on 1 September 2025, marking the beginning of a bold new chapter in African finance.
Quantum leap: how quantum computers are rewriting the rules of tech
The growing demands of AI, data science and global complexity are pushing classical computing to its limits. In this article, Peter Foster, Chief Investment Officer, Fundhouse, focusus on the development of quantum computing and explore the impact it can have across industries.
Records tumble in best year yet for South Africa’s hedge fund...
South Africa’s hedge fund industry had its best year yet in 2024, with assets under management (AUM) reaching a new all-time high of R152.7-billion, according to the 2024 Novare Hedge Fund Survey.
Treasury reforms could drive widescale growth across the economy
The changes recently made to public-private partnership (PPP) legislation could be the catalyst that turns around the infrastructure sector, says Roelof van den Berg, the CEO of Gap Infrastructure Corporation.
Making succession planning a success
Succession planning remains a top priority for advisors everywhere. Florbela Yates, head of Equilibrium, discusses their approach, which begins with ensuring the advisor's investment offering is clean and scalable.
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Living with your partner? Why women may carry more financial risk
As cohabitation increasingly replaces marriage, women may face greater financial risk than men when a relationship ends. By Nicola Langridge CFP, wealth manager at multi-family office Private Client Holdings.
The case for gold in building portfolios
Meryl Pick, Portfolio Manager, Old Mutual Investment Group, writes about the case for gold in building portfolios for a world that’s changing faster than our frameworks.
Is your financial adviser getting your vote?
Here’s what to look for before putting your financial future in someone else’s hands. By Mzu Fayo, Financial Adviser at Consult by Momentum.
Protecting client information in an increasingly digital financial planning environment
As financial planning embraces AI and digital technology, safeguarding client information becomes essential to maintaining trust.
The job is to beat the index, not be correct
The Schroders QEP Investment Team unpack how active managers face a tougher benchmark world where concentration, volatility and flows are reshaping how investment conviction translates into outperformance.
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