James Shipton, director at Eurekahedge's Singapore-based hedge fund consultancy business is leaving to join hedge fund prime broker, Goldman Sachs.
Sam Stubbs, Goldman's head of prime broking in Asia says Shipton will relocate to Hong Kong next month to take on the role of consultant to Goldman's existing and potential Asian hedge fund clients. This is the first time Goldman will have a full time consultant dedicated to Asian hedge funds.
We've had a part time consultant for Asian-focused clients before, but as the industry expands, we feel we need to raise the bar in terms of the value-added services we offer our clients, says Stubbs. This...