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Jefferies Business Consulting and Strategic Content Newsletter – Q1 Recap
Q1 Recap
Welcome to Jefferies. Margaret Davidge-Pitts, Brad Lutzer, and Fabio Mariani Join to Enhance Our Prime Brokerage Offering for Clients: Please welcome Margaret Davidge-Pitts, who joins as our Head of Asia Capital Introduction, based in Hong Kong, Brad Lutzer, who joins our Prime Services Sales and Origination Team, based in New York, and Fabio Mariani who joins our Securities Finance team as Head of Americas Prime Distribution, based in New York. The addition of Brad, Fabio, and Margaret will broaden our reach with key equity financing clients and bolster our overall client strategy across the globe.
Hedge Fund Halftime Report
Coming off a challenging 2022, investors are exploring multiple avenues for success in 2023. Join us for a discussion about the global secondary market landscape with Chris Bonfield from Jefferies Private Capital Advisory, as well as the fundraising and performance outlook for hedge fund managers in the second half of this year.
Investing in Change: Spotlight on Activism in Japan
Investor discussions for Japanese activists have increased, particularly from family offices and fund of funds. Among the reasons for this surge are the Japanese government's and stock exchange's policies aimed at enhancing corporate governance, creating a potentially more conducive activist environment in Japan. Some allocators believe that opportunistic managers can leverage these market inefficiencies through shareholder activism and constructive engagement with company management to achieve alpha. Despite the opportunity set in Japan, uncertainties and potential challenges remain.