Jupiter hires first India specialist

Jupiter has recruited its first India specialist, as the group moves to bolster its Asia emerging eq...

Jupiter has recruited its first India specialist, as the group moves to bolster its Asia emerging equity markets focus. Avinash Vazirani will join Jupiter from Peninsular Capital Partners in July as a fund manager and director. Three members of his team will also join the group. Avinash established Peninsular in 2005, and manages the Peninsular Alpha fund and Peninsular South Asia Access fund. On his arrival the management of the Peninsular Alpha fund will transfer to Jupiter, who will also become investment adviser to the Peninsular South Asia Access fund. The Alpha fund is a long/...