China’s data-driven quant trading funds are rapidly expanding overseas as competition intensifies domestically and regulators increase scrutiny over the $260 billion sector. Meridian & Saturn Capital (MS Capital) and DH Fund Management are among the firms branching out internationally, offering their strategies to offshore investors and venturing into global markets. The move comes as Chinese
Economy
Over the past few years, the once lucrative business prospects in China that attracted Western financial firms have taken a downturn. Previously seen as a key piece of their global growth strategy, many firms are now facing challenges as doubts grow about China’s economic recovery and its markets lag behind their global peers. This shift