Hedge funds flock to Japan as market heats up
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Japan's hedge fund sector sees a net increase of over 10 funds since 2023; at least five more funds are launching in Q3 and Q4 2024; hedge fund liquidations in Asia outpace launches due to China's market struggles; Japanese equity markets reached all-time highs in July 2024; Soichi Utsumi of Shinka Capital Management highlights positive changes in Japan's economy; ActusRayPartners plans to launch a new Japan strategy targeting US$100 million; Tetsuo Ochi of MCP Group notes rising interest rates benefit long-short strategies; Dai-ichi Life invests 10 billion yen (US$70 million) in a new fund to support emerging managers.

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