{
  "id": 16735411,
  "title": "Capula considers Athens office as hedge funds expand Greek presence",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/capula-considers-athens-office-as-hedge-funds-expand-greek-presence",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-27T10:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hedgeweek",
    "slug": "hedgeweek",
    "url": "https://hedgeweek.com/news/capula-considers-athens-office-as-hedge-funds-expand-greek-presence"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "London-based hedge fund Capula Investment Management is considering the establishment of an office in Athens, joining a growing list of major hedge fund firms eyeing a presence in Greece, according to a report by Bloomberg. The asset management firm, which oversees over $35 billion in assets, is seeking to hire an executive to oversee the potential launch of the Athens office, as per a job advertisement. However, these plans are still in an early stage, with no final decision made. A Capula spokesperson declined to comment on the matter. This move comes in the wake of similar expansion plans by other multistrategy hedge funds, such as Millennium Management and Verition Fund Management. Millennium is in the process of setting up an Athens office, with London-based portfolio manager Rahul Chopra among the employees relocating to Greece. Verition is also exploring a presence in the Greek capital. Greece is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for hedge fund firms and senior industry figures, thanks to tax incentives aimed at wealthy individuals. Earlier this month, Rokos Capital Management founder Chris Rokos revealed his plans to transfer his tax residency from the UK to Greece, underscoring the broader shift among hedge fund executives considering alternatives to London.",
  "summary": "London-based hedge fund Capula Investment Management is exploring plans to establish an office in Athens, joining a growing number of major hedge fund firms considering operations in Greece, according to a report by Bloomberg. Capula, which manages more than $35bn in assets, is seeking to recruit an executive to oversee the potential launch, according to a job advertisement. The plans remain at…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}