Nick Taylor

Asia Summit 2015 - How to Build a Great Hedge Fund in Asia

Alvin, Danny Yong, Nick Taylor, Adam Levinson, Haider Ahmad, Manraj Sekhon

A recent industry analysis examines the maturation of the Asian hedge fund sector, where over $200 billion in assets face stagnation and higher failure rates as global institutional standards replace early-phase leniency. Founders of firms like Diamond Asia and Sanrigan Capital highlight that success now depends on robust operational infrastructure, rigorous risk management frameworks such as circuit breakers, and a culture of talent alignment rather than pure return generation. Despite challenges like regional talent scarcity and the dominance of local in-house management, the market is evolving toward a model where physical local presence, technological investment, and voluntary regulatory compliance are critical differentiators for sustainable growth.