Wild A-share swings boost demand for volatility HFs

Demand for volatility-focused hedge funds has increased in tandem with rising worries about A-share price swings, despite global equities being largely unaffected. Chinese volatility has, however, led to dampening demand for structured products, although Japanese demand for structured products is seeing a resurgence because of the Abenomics-inspired equities rally. Low levels of volatility in recent years have made investors more comfortable about investing in structured product…