Global Alts Asia

Amadeo is an Investment Manager in the Systematic Equities team. Before joining Jupiter, Amadeo worked at Merian Global Investors and at Old Mutual as a portfolio manager and head of research. Prior to this, he worked for the Financial Stability Group at the Bank of England, developing simulation models for systemic and liquidity risk. Before this, he was a software developer for CAD systems and robotic applications. He began his investment career in 2005. Amadeo has a BEng in robotics, an MSc in computer science, and a PhD in computational finance. He is a CFA® charterholder.

Grant is a Managing Director and Head of Funds Management at Alceon, overseeing strategies across Real Estate, Private Equity and Hybrid Solutions. He co-founded Freehold Investment Management, where he was Managing Director for 11 years before merging with Alceon in 2021. With over 25 years’ experience in property, infrastructure and finance, Grant has held senior roles with Lend Lease, AIM-listed ISG in the UK, and Atchison Consultants. His expertise spans fund strategy, research and direct property, including delivery of projects valued at more than $1.5bn.

Kenny Chung is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Orchid Tree Investment Management. He has over a decade of experience in credit investing, with specialization in credit long/short strategies. Prior to founding Orchid Tree, Kenny managed credit portfolios at Lux Aeterna Capital, GaoTeng Global Asset Management—a Hillhouse/Tencent joint venture—and HuaAn Asset Management, with peak Assets under Management exceeding US$1 billion. Kenny is frequently invited to share market insights with leading financial media, including Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, and Reuters. In 2023, he was named one of the top 50 global rising stars in The Hedge Fund Journal’s “Tomorrow’s Titans.” He was also recognized among The Asset’s Most Astute Investors in Asian G3 Bonds for six consecutive years from 2021 to 2026. ​Kenny received multiple industry recognitions for his portfolio performance and achievements In 2025, he was recognized by the Hedgeweek European Awards for Emerging Performance of the Year and was Highly Commended for Best Absolute Return Manager at the AsianInvestor Asset Management Awards. In 2024, the strategy was ranked No. 2 by net return in the BarclayHedge Fixed Income and was recognized among Preqin’s top-performing APAC Credit Strategy Hedge Funds. It also received Best Fund Launch awards for Asia and Hong Kong from Insight & Mandate. ​Kenny holds a Bachelor of Economics and Finance from The University of Hong Kong.

Based in London, Christian is the Head of Macro Strategy at CFM and has over 20 years of investment experience, including leadership positions at leading pensions and hedge funds.

Prior to joining CFM in 2023, he was CEO & Senior Portfolio Manager at Tudor Capital Singapore, where he focused on global macro trading. Before Tudor, he held senior roles at GIC Asset Management, Gladius Capital Management, and CPP Investment Board. Over the last two decades, he has led and built investment teams and managed large investment portfolios spanning global macro, convexity hedging, volatility arbitrage and portfolios of hedge funds.

Christian holds an MBA from the University of Toronto with a specialization in financial engineering and an undergraduate degree in economics from the University of Ottawa.

Jud Howson is Head of Client Solutions at Clear Street, leading development of Clear Street Studio™, the firm’s proprietary prime brokerage, portfolio management and trading platform. In this role, Jud also leads our Business Consulting practice, supporting fund managers’ operations through all stages of growth. With over 20 years of experience in capital markets, Jud joined Clear Street from Wells Fargo Securities, where he served as Managing Director following the firm’s acquisition of Merlin Securities.

Prashanth Jayaram, MD, MBA, is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer at Tri Locum Partners

Lasanka Perera is the co-founder of Independent Reserve and currently serves as the chief executive officer of Independent Reserve Singapore. Perera has played a pivotal role in steering Independent Reserve to become one of the leading crypto financial services firms in the Asia Pacific region. The company has also achieved the notable distinction of being the first cryptocurrency exchange to be licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). Independent Reserve is recognised for its commitment to providing safe and reliable access to digital assets through good corporate governance and ensuring the safety of customer assets. Prior to his involvement with Independent Reserve, Perera accumulated extensive experience in markets and trading and successfully established several regulated consumer-facing financial services businesses. Recognising the inefficiencies of foreign currency transfers, he identified the significant potential of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to enhance people’s lives, ultimately leading him to transition his career into the crypto space. As an early adopter of cryptocurrency and a dedicated advocate for the industry, Perera actively participates in trade conferences and industry events. His participation serves to connect with like-minded individuals and businesses, fostering the growth and development of the cryptocurrency industry.

Kathryn Rooney Vera is the Chief Market Strategist at StoneX Group, bringing over 22 years of expertise in global economics and investment strategy. She delivers high-frequency, actionable insights tailored to institutional and global clients across multiple asset classes and geographies.

A recognized authority in macroeconomic forecasting and cross-asset investment strategy, is known for her independent, out-of-consensus market calls that have consistently delivered exceptional returns. She is a sought-after keynote speaker at global finance conferences and a frequent contributor to major financial media.

Prior to StoneX, Kathryn served as chief investment strategist at a Miami-based broker dealer, as adjunct professor of Global Economics at the University of Miami, and as fixed income strategist at Bear Stearns and MetLife. She holds an MBA from New York University and a BA from Rutgers College and is Series 7, 63, and 65 certified.

Before launching ION Macro Fund, Michael Shaoul was Chairman, CEO, and Portfolio Manager at Marketfield Asset Management, where he developed investment insights and published research. He often contributes to financial media on economic cycles and markets. He joined Oscar Gruss and Son in 1996, became CEO in 2001, and founded Marketfield as a subsidiary in 2006. He served as CEO until its spin-out in 2012 and continued until March 2024. He is Treasurer of American Friends of Tel Aviv University and serves on its Board of Governors, a Board member of North American Friends of Manchester University, and part of the Economic Council of New York. He holds a PhD in Accounting and Finance from the University of Manchester.

Zachary Squire is the co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of Tekmerion, a global macro hedge fund whose strategy combines the fundamental insights of a fundamental macro trader with the analytical rigor of a systematic investment manager. Launched in 2017, the strategy has recently announced a $1B spin-out from Brevan Howard, with strategic backing from Engineers Gate. The investment process spans all major global macro asset classes, including equities, foreign exchange, rates, and commodities, allowing the team to express macro views where risk–reward is most compelling. Squire began his career at D. E. Shaw, where he worked primarily on risk, reporting to the firm’s first CRO. He subsequently moved to Bridgewater, where he worked on the “Ray Team” supporting CIO Ray Dalio and headed execution strategy for FX, the firm’s largest asset class. Following Bridgewater, Squire was a multi-asset emerging markets trader at HBK, before launching Tekmerion.

Yuki Takenaka is the Founder, CEO, and CIO of Camphora Capital, a Tokyo-based manager established in June 2024.

Camphora Capital pursues a Japan-focused investment strategy grounded in deep research and deep engagement. Prior to founding the firm, he was an analyst at Janchor Partners, where he conducted deep, long-term research focused on Japan.

He also worked at Misaki Capital, engaging in investment research and constructive corporate engagement, and began his career as an equity research analyst at J.P. Morgan Securities in Tokyo. He holds a degree in Economics from Kyoto University.

Holly is an Analyst at Albourne Partners Limited, specializing in operational due diligence. In her role, she focuses on evaluating and communicating the operational risks of alternative fund managers to institutional investors, and specializes in digital assets. Holly is a member of the AIMA Digital Assets Working Group (DAWG). Holly holds an Accounting & Finance degree from the University of East Anglia.

Amy Cheung leads Capital Introduction for Marex Prime Services across Asia Pacific, based in Hong Kong. Over the past four years with Marex Prime Services (formerly Cowen), she has cultivated a robust network of hedge fund allocators throughout Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia.

Prior to joining Marex, Amy spent three years at an Asian macro hedge fund and seven years at Bloomberg, where she served as a Relationship Manager to global and local hedge funds and family offices in Hong Kong.

Amy is an active member of 100 Women in Finance in Hong Kong. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences from the University of Waterloo in Canada.

Joseph (Joe) Latini is the Chief Commercial Officer for MUFG Investor Services, responsible for business development, global sales, marketing and business consulting.

Joe became Chief Commercial Officer in 2023, after serving as Global Head of Business Development, Global Head of Client Service Management and Client Integration and Executive Director, Relationship Management. He joined MUFG Investor Services in 2017 from ENSO Financial Analytics where he served as Director of US Sales. Prior to that, Joe held senior relationship management roles in Morgan Stanley’s Prime Brokerage business.

He has volunteered with organizations including Camp Fire NJ, Interfaith Caregivers, It’s From the Sole, the Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital, Everybody Wins!, College Summit, and the RBI Foundation.

Joe earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Drew University.

Allen Lau is Co-founder and Operating Partner at Two Small Fish Ventures, an early-stage deep tech venture capital firm focused on the next frontier in computing and its applications. He previously co-founded and served as CEO of Wattpad, growing the platform to 100 million users, raising US120million,andleadingitsUS660 million acquisition by Naver. A three-time entrepreneur and electrical engineer by training, Allen brings a founder-operator perspective to venture investing and serves as a trusted sounding board to entrepreneurs. He also sits on the boards of MaRS Discovery District, Openmind Research Institute, and several Two Small Fish portfolio companies.

Giorgio Lombardo is Co-Chief Investment Officer at Kirkoswald, where he is responsible for the Kirkoswald Emerging Market Credit Absolute Return Strategy.

He began his career in 1993 as an IT analyst at Eurostat before joining Salomon Brothers’ Fixed Income Arbitrage Research team in 1996. In 1998, the group became CLMP Software Research, which developed applications to present financial data, performance and risk information to traders at Salomon Brothers and Endeavour Capital Management Ltd.

In 2001, Giorgio joined Banca Fideuram in Rome, where he developed applications for internet banking. He returned to London in 2007 to join Emso, initially developing and enhancing the firm’s internal portfolio management systems before moving to the investment desk as a portfolio manager focused on external credit markets.

He served as the team’s Chief Risk Officer from 2013 to 2019, when he was appointed Chief Investment Risk Officer. In 2022, he became Deputy Chief Investment Officer before assuming his current role as Co-Chief Investment Officer at Kirkoswald.

Eric SayWei Neo is a distinguished leader with over 23 years in capital markets, FinTech, and wealth management, offering a unique Asia family office perspective. He serves as Board Director of Medway Investments and was the former founding CEO of Majulah Equity Partners. A graduate of MAS’ Asian Financial Leaders Programme, his global acumen is honed through global education from IMD, SMU, and Tsinghua, and leadership roles, including former President of Alta Exchange and co-founder of RF International Holdings. A Lieutenant Colonel in the Singapore Armed Forces, his strategic leadership has earned him national and regional accolades, advancing family office excellence across Asia.

Chris O’Byrne is the Chief Executive Officer at Victor Smorgon Group

Utkarsh spearheads Business Development and Sales across Asia Pacific and the Middle East at NAV Fund Services, a leading global fund administrator serving more than 2,550 clients with over US$450 billion in assets under administration. Based in Singapore, he leads NAV’s commercial growth across key regional markets including Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, India, Mauritius and the UAE, working with fund managers across a broad range of alternative investment strategies. With a strong understanding of complex fund structures and administration requirements, Utkarsh advises managers on fund administration solutions aligned with their strategy, investor base, operational requirements and reporting needs. His experience spans hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, private credit, real assets and digital asset strategies, including managers launching new funds as well as established firms evaluating administrator transitions and more sophisticated operating requirements. Beyond client development, Utkarsh is an active participant in the alternatives ecosystem across Asia, engaging regularly with institutional investors, fund managers and leading service providers. He represents NAV at major industry forums and conferences, contributing to discussions around fund operations, institutional digital asset adoption, tokenisation and the evolving alternative investment landscape.

Yuki Soga is Founder of Penrose Japan, a London-based independent research and advisory firm specialising in Japanese equities. Formerly a Partner and head of the Tokyo office at Indus Capital Partners, she brings over two decades of international buy-side experience. She works with hedge funds, institutional investors and allocators, and is also personally a limited partner in venture capital funds and an adviser to Japanese companies. Her investing and advisory work centres on the gap between global perceptions of Japanese businesses and what drives their value. She has co-authored a Nikkei BP book on Japanese corporate management and is a CFA charterholder.

Jonathan (Jonny) Thompson, CFA, is Chief Investment Officer and Founder of Isabella Capital Management. He has over 18 years of experience in credit markets. Prior to founding Isabella, he established the international convertible bond business within Citadel London. During his time at Citadel between 2018 and 2022, his role and responsibility extended beyond leadership of the international convertible bond business to European high yield and distressed European systematic capital structure arbitrage. Between 2016 and 2018, Jonny worked for the international convertible bond team of Arrowgrass, another London-based multi-strategy hedge fund. Jonny began his career at JPMorgan. He interned on the European Convertible Bond desk in 2008 and subsequently joined in 2009, initially as a desk analyst, and moved to market making within a year. He progressed through the graduate scheme and titles, Analyst, Associate and Vice President, before transitioning to the buyside to focus on portfolio management. Jonny is a CFA Charterholder and graduated from the University of Cambridge in 2009 with a Cambridge Master of Engineering Degree (MEng), MA, BA (Cantab).

Li Mian Wee is an investment lead and family office investment committee member at Woods Capital

Markian is the chief investment officer of the Mission Crest strategy. Markian is responsible for the day-to-day portfolio management at Mission Crest Capital, which includes overseeing portfolio construction, capital allocations, and risk management. Markian led the launch of the strategy in 2019 while serving as a managing director at Lighthouse, where he was the chairman of the firm’s quantitative and macro committee. At Lighthouse, Markian previously held responsibility for managing external allocations to portfolios pursuing CTA, commodity, quantitative equity, and multi-strategy approaches. Markian joined Lighthouse in 2008 after attending Loyola University Chicago, where he graduated magna cum laude with a BBA in Finance and Economics. Markian is also a CFA charterholder.

Jillian Correia is based in Singapore and is an Asia Pacific Director in the Investment Research Group at GEM. In this role, Jillian focuses on sourcing new opportunities, directing due diligence and research, and monitoring existing investments. Prior to joining GEM in 2018, Jillian was selected as a Henry Luce Foundation Scholar and spent a year in Japan as a Research Analyst for the Institute of Developing Economies within the Japanese External Trade Organization. Jillian received a degree in Mathematical Economics (summa cum laude) at Wake Forest University, where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa.