• Sep 09, 2024

Hedge funds flock to Japan as market heats up

Japan has emerged as a standout in Asia's subdued $400 billion hedge fund sector, drawing fund launches while other regions suffer closures in an indicator that wild volatility in August has not derailed a revival in Japanese capital markets. Hedge fund liquidations in Asia have outpaced new launches since 2023 mostly due to China's faltering stock market. However, the number of Japan-focused funds saw a net increase of more than 10 during this period, Preqin data shows.