Asian hedge fund inflows stutter despite outperformance

Following two consecutive quarters of capital inflows, Asian hedge funds saw net redemptions of around $700 million in the first quarter of 2010, according to Chicago-based Hedge Fund Research Inc (HFRI). This reflects continued concerns about strategic and regulatory risks, says the data provider. However, the $700 million in investor withdrawals was offset by a performance-based increase of $1.5 billion, resulting in total assets invested in Asia-focused hedge funds increasing to $7…