KUALA LUMPUR,, Hunter Point Capital (HPC), an independent investment firm providing capital solutions to alternative asset managers, has appointed SD Chu and Akira Takahashi as Managing Director, Singapore, and Senior Advisor, Japan, respectively, effective immediately. Chu and Takahashi will exclusively focus on amplifying HPC's presence in Asia and helping the firm's General Partner (GP) partners build and strengthen relationships in the region, particularly in Korea and Japan, according to a statement. 'The demand for private capital solutions has gone global and we recognise that Asia is an important and growing region where on-the-ground knowledge of market dynamics is paramount. 'SD and Akira build upon our already strong foundation in Asia, bringing reputable track records and strong investor relationships to our global business,' said HPC Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Avi Kalichstein. Chu, who will have a specific focus on the Korean market, brings over three decades of experience facil itating fundraising efforts for global firms like Carlyle, where he most recently served as a Senior Relationship Manager working with Korean institutional investors. Meanwhile, Takahashi, who will have a specific focus on the Japanese market, brings over four decades of experience and investor relationships to the role. Prior to this, he held senior positions with Credit Suisse, where he built and managed Credit Suisse Asset Management in Japan for over two decades. In addition to Chu and Takahashi, HPC plans to continue expanding the team in Asia, in an effort better to serve GPs with a strategic need for partnership and strengthen relationships in the region. Headquartered in New York, HPC poised to build enduring franchises and define the next generation of leading investment firms across the globe. Source: BERNAMA News Agency