MPL opens Hong Kong office and hopes to raise $100 million

Managing Partners Limited (MPL), a London-based boutique fund manager, has opened an office in Hong Kong in line with plans to expand in Asia. The office is headed by Harvey Athwal, who has been appointed sales director for MPL Asia. He reports to Jeremy Leach, managing director of MPL, and will initially lead a team of 10 that is expected to eventually increase to 30.