Asia hedge fund teams expand for VAM, GLG

(HedgeWeek) This week VAM Funds, the Luxembourg-based specialist fund manager announced it had expanded its Asian team with the appointment of Paul Bamber as sales manager. Bamber will be responsible for growing VAM’s sales in Hong Kong, China and Japan, which the firm regards as key strategic markets for development in its global distribution plans. The firm reported that business volumes in its funds range had more than doubled over the last 12 months. Bamber will work alongside Linda McLaren who will continue to oversee business development in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.

VAM has been operating in Asia for two years and having secured registration from the Monetary Authority of Singapore it is now expecting to receive registration from the Securities and Futures Commission in Hong Kong. Commenting on Bamber’s appointment, Nigel Watson, VAM sales director, said: “With his extensive knowledge of the Asian region, Paul is an important addition to the sales team,” adding that he would help the firm “offer greater levels of support to our business partners”.   ===> Continue Reading at HedgeWeek