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:
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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.
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.
Your goals matter – find out how they help shape your...
What are investments and what can they do for me on my journey to financial confidence? Sherwin Govender, Business Development Manager at Glacier by Sanlam, offers some answers, by looking at the purpose and goals of investing.
New issue of Blue Chip journal now available!
Blue Chip is a quarterly journal for the financial planning industry and is the official publication of the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa NPC (FPI) and publishes contributions from FPI and other leading industry figures, covering all aspects of the financial planning industry.
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How collaboration shapes smarter global investments
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Differential Capital
Headquartered in Bryanston, Johannesburg, and Newlands, Cape Town, Differential Capital was established in 2018 as an owner-managed boutique AI-led asset manager.
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