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Hedge funds flock to Japan as market heats up

Japan has emerged as a standout in Asia's subdued $400 billion hedge fund sector, drawing fund launches while other regions suffer closures in an indicator that wild volatility in August has not derailed a revival in Japanese capital markets. Hedge fund liquidations in Asia have outpaced new launches since 2023 mostly due to China's faltering stock market. However, the number of Japan-focused funds saw a net increase of more than 10 during this period, Preqin data shows.

Volatility Fears Spur $28 Billion Emerging-Market Debt Spree

(Bloomberg) -- Borrowers in the developing world are shoring up their defenses against volatility that could shake their biggest markets in the US and derail refinancing plans.Most Read from BloombergHow Americans Voted Their Way Into a Housing CrisisWorld's Second Tallest Tower Spurs Debate About Who Needs ItThe Plan for the World’s Most Ambitious Skyscraper RenovationUC Berkeley Gives Transfer Students a Purpose-Built Home on CampusRome May Start Charging Entry to the Trevi FountainIn just the