Japanese hedge funds struggle to raise assets

Performance and regulatory changes make raising capital tough.

Japanese hedge fund managers are finding it difficult to raise money, say industry participants. According to Eurekahedge, Japanese hedge fund assets rose $11 billion from $29 billion to $40 billion over 2006. Although this is a 30% increase, it is a small proportion of hedge fund assets globally given that Japan is a major financial market. Total hedge fund assets are estimated to be near $2 trillion, and last year’s growth globally is estimated at $500 billion.

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