BofA Securities Asia Alternatives Forum
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jun 01, 2026 · Last updated Jun 01, 2026
The event highlights a growing interest in hedge fund investments, particularly in the Asia Pacific region, with nearly two-thirds of allocators planning to increase investments. This indicates potential capital inflows into various hedge fund strategies, which could boost the performance and growth of the hedge fund industry and related financial services provided by entities like Bank of America.
Meritz Securities hosted its fourth annual Asia Alternatives Forum in China — Hong Kong on May 21, 2026. The event gathered over 20 global and Asia-based hedge fund managers and 120 institutional allocators, collectively representing approximately $700 billion in hedge fund capital. Discussions focused on market conditions and investment strategies. A survey conducted by Meritz Securities, detailed in the BofA 2026 Hedge Fund Outlook, revealed that nearly two-thirds of Asia Pacific-based allocators intend to increase their investments in hedge funds across various strategies, including equity directional, event-driven, credit, quant equity, and discretionary macro. Vanessa Bogaardt and Xavier Feschet from Meritz Securities emphasized the robust allocator sentiment and the firm's commitment to supporting clients in navigating market volatility. Jonathan Xiong of BV Investment Partners and David Field of Value Aligned Research Advisors also participated in fireside chats.
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