Marshall Wace plans Tokyo office
Marshall Wace is preparing to establish a Tokyo office next year, adding the $90bn UK asset manager to a growing list of global hedge funds expanding their footprint in Japan, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Marshall Wace, a $90bn UK asset manager, is planning to open a Tokyo office next year, according to Bloomberg. The move will add to the expanding presence of global hedge funds in Japan. The London-based firm will start with a small team of investment professionals in Tokyo, pending regulatory approval. The office is expected to begin operations by the second half of 2027.
While Marshall Wace did not comment on the plans, it is known that the firm has a long-standing relationship with Japan. The company established its Hong Kong office in 2006 and has been running Japan-focused investment strategies from there. Approximately 100 of Marshall Wace's 750 employees were based in Asia as of October 2025, working across regional and global strategies.
Its Japan investment team, led by partner Daisuke Iwasaki, was previously based in Hong Kong. Marshall Wace also has offices in Shanghai and Singapore. By shifting some of its investment capability to Tokyo, the firm aims to strengthen its presence in a market that has become increasingly appealing to international hedge funds.
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