Law firm White Case has launched a new regional team, the Asia Investment and Hedge Fund support Group AIHFSG, in an effort to provide a comprehensive service to Asia's bourgeoning hedge fund and private equity community.
The move has been prompted by the firm's belief that Asia is set for the next wave of hedge fund and asset managed investment launches.
Throughout Asia concerns over liquidity and regulation are diminishing and players other than just the traditional large financial intermediaries are entering the funds management market, says Christopher Wells, a White Case partner in Tokyo who chairs the regional group. Asian markets are rapidly maturing in...