New York-based REFCO's alternative investment division RAI has appointed Edward Chin as general manager and head of its Asian business in Hong Kong. Chin's mandate is to oversee the distribution of RAI's alternative investment products in Asia, through direct channels as well as through the continued development of strategic alliances with selected distribution partners.
Chin says RAI will be looking to distribute its products to institutional investors and high net-worth individuals in the region, including Japan. He will be assisted by a small dedicated-team he intends to build up gradually over time. He reports to David Henritze, president of RAI in New York.
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