Africa

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Newly-formed group Alquity Investment Management has launched an Africa fund for UK retail investors that sees 25% of management fees donated to support humanitarian projects in the region.

Former Neptune India and Asia Pacific Opportunities manager Shelley Kuhn has returned to the boutique to run a new African equity fund.

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Invesco Perpetual star manager Neil Woodford has committed $25m to a new AIM-listed vehicle which will make investments in troubled African nation Zimbabwe.

Henderson's Mark Harris has built a significant position in Middle East and African equities in his three multi-manager portfolios.

Acorn Fund Management, in partnership with Hyatt International, is launching a portfolio that will invest in hotels in Africa.

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