Pengana’s Asia event-driven fund to hit $40 million
The hedge fund will be marketed in Hong Kong and Singapore following an imminent $30 million inflow, and is now available to Australian retail investors.
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Pengana Capital opens Singapore office
The fund house sets up its Asian headquarters and hires three investment professionals.
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