4 Nov 2010
Altis Partners has announced the launch of their Hong Kong office, Altis Partners (Asia) Limited, on 3rd November. This is the company’s first office outside Europe.
Altis Partners trades more than 160 exchange-traded futures markets globally, including many markets within Asia-Pacific, using a proprietary trading system. The Altis trading system makes automated trading decisions based on sophisticated forecasting and robust risk management techniques. It is designed to identify opportunities and deliver strong performance in a variety of changing market conditions. The Altis trading platform is automated from start to finish. An experienced team of operations and trading professionals oversees its operation around the clock.
A key function of AP(A)L will be to oversee trading operations across the markets of the Asia Pacific region. Hong Kong staff will supervise trading in Sydney, Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong and Singapore markets, enabling them to quickly identify and resolve issues, and ensure highest levels of accuracy.
AP(A)L will also provide a base for supporting Altis’s existing client base, and addressing the growing interest in managed futures from investors in the Asia Pacific region.
“This is excellent news for Jersey” said Zhaoan Li, head of Greater China Business Development for Jersey Finance. “Since the establishment of Jersey Finance’s Hong Kong office a year ago, we have been tirelessly promoting Jersey’s finance industry in Hong Kong and China. Altis Partners’ new office demonstrates a growing tie between Hong Kong and Jersey, and strong demand for Jersey’s financial products and services.”
Altis Partners trades more than 160 exchange-traded futures markets globally, including many markets within Asia-Pacific, using a proprietary trading system. The Altis trading system makes automated trading decisions based on sophisticated forecasting and robust risk management techniques. It is designed to identify opportunities and deliver strong performance in a variety of changing market conditions. The Altis trading platform is automated from start to finish. An experienced team of operations and trading professionals oversees its operation around the clock.
A key function of AP(A)L will be to oversee trading operations across the markets of the Asia Pacific region. Hong Kong staff will supervise trading in Sydney, Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong and Singapore markets, enabling them to quickly identify and resolve issues, and ensure highest levels of accuracy.
“This is an great time for Altis to open an office in Hong Kong”, said Robin Duxfield, COO of AP(A)L. “Many Asia-Pacific economies are growing strongly, with increased volume and liquidity in their futures markets. Having a local presence allows us to improve execution of our existing trading program and develop relationships to research new opportunities”.
AP(A)L will also provide a base for supporting Altis’s existing client base, and addressing the growing interest in managed futures from investors in the Asia Pacific region.
“For a long time we have wanted to offer more on-the-ground support to our investors in the region, as we are painfully aware that the fly-in, fly-out model does not offer a good basis for a real personal relationship,” said Natasha Reeve Gray, one of the founding Principals of Altis Partners. “A permanent base in Hong Kong will enable us to show the commitment that we think this region requires.”
