Sydney-based Andrew Landman is taking over as head of its alternatives strategy group for Asia ex-Japan, with Joseph Pacini set to leave for personal reasons next month.
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Local hedge fund managers are better at navigating anomalies in Asian markets than their overseas peers, but the region's volatility risks is turning off some investors.
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Home is where the heart is for Asian institutions, which have begun to rekindle their interest in the region's hedge fund, property and private equity sectors, says BlackRock.
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The US fund house hires Lee Jeong Hoon and bases him in Korea to drive its burgeoning alts platform in North Asia and develop opportunities for global clients.
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BlackRock has put its alternatives business on the fast-growth track, as more Asian investors seek to diversify returns.
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