Tag Archives: remainder
Citadel hedge fund denies Fed probe
Business Day South Africa – Examiners with the US Federal Reserve have questioned Wall Street counterparties about their exposure to debt and other holdings of Citadel Investment Group, The Wall Street Journal reported at the weekend. Citadel denied the report. […]
Foreign funds cut Nigeria exposure, impact limited – analysts
Reuters – Nigeria’s buoyant real economy and strong domestic liquidity will limit the damage caused by hedge funds and portfolio investors pulling money out of the country as the global financial crisis bites, analysts say. The sheer size of Nigeria’s […]
Africa attracting new private equity interest
Business Day – Private equity firm Actis says equity funds have embraced investing in Africa because many governments have instituted market reforms which are creating opportunities for brave investors willing to take a long-term view on Africa. “There is increased […]
Foreign funds cut Nigeria exposure, impact limited – analysts
Reuters – Nigeria’s buoyant real economy and strong domestic liquidity will limit the damage caused by hedge funds and portfolio investors pulling money out of the country as the global financial crisis bites, analysts say. The sheer size of Nigeria’s […]
Hedge for balance
Business Day South Africa- There seems little doubt hedge funds have started to play an important role in any balanced investment strategy. Novare Investments, which manages the Mayibentsha Fund of Funds, which was launched in April 2003 and has R1,7bn […]
BlackRock sees platinum prices at new records
Reuters- Production problems at platinum mines in South Africa and growing demand from car makers mean prices of the precious metal have potential to hit new highs, a fund manager at BlackRock told Reuters. A power crisis in South Africa, […]
