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Opalesque Exclusive: CQS announces launch of CQS Asia Fund Industry sources told Opalesque CQS is launching a new fund. The CQS Asia Fund will be a US$ absolute return fund targeting 15%+ returns. The Fund will focus on convertible bond and equity strategies, investing across Asia with a volatility bias. CQS believes there are significant opportunities available in Asia, which combines sophisticated and emerging markets including Japan, India and China. Jean-Christophe Blanc, who has been head of Asia CBs on the flagship CQS Fund since 2001, will work with a team of 11 investment professionals based in London and at CQS’ regulated operation in Hong Kong. The team will be further supported by CQS’s research and robust infrastructure and control platform. CQS is seeking to raise US$250 – US$350 million.

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The hedge fund is a precursor to a private equity fund planned for 2008. The current "club deal" activity widespread in private eq......................

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