Hedge Funds in Asia

by Peter Douglas

Hedge fund managers today fill the function of King Arthur's knights in medieval times, empire-building administrators and engineers of the post-industrial revolution. They are the Jedi knights of the financial future. Reputed to be powerful enough to cripple economies, rich enough to buy entire islands, and secretive enough to remain largely anonymous, the individuals behind these firms tend to be unknown outside their circle of investors and colleagues. Yet, despite this interest and growth, there is little in terms of resources that provide tools for assessing hedge funds or the differences on offer in different Asian countries. This book provides an accessible resource for institutional investors and aspiring hedge fund manager and pulls together details on the various operators, products and opportunities within Asia.

250 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 2009