Chinese hedge fund start-ups set out plans

Amid the raft of Chinese fund houses looking to launch operations in Hong Kong, some start-ups are choosing to join incubation platforms in the city in order to build a track record and scale, with a view to seeking a licence from the local securities regulator down the line. Two such firms are Beijing’s Redhorse Fund Management and Shenzhen-based Academia Capital Management.  Academia plans to launch its first offshore hedge fund in Hong Kong this year, said Charles Wang, the f…