Scottish hedge fund king: I’m heading offshore to avoid Brussels’ penalties
Hedge fund manager Hugh Hendry, the most high-profile Scot in the controversial sector, has threatened to quit the UK if the European Union persists with a crackdown on the industry
Hedge fund manager Hugh Hendry, the most high-profile Scot in the controversial sector, has threatened to quit the UK if the European Union persists with a crackdown on the industry
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Tim Sharp
Glasgow-born Hendry, who established Eclectica Asset Management four years ago after working in the investment industry on the both sides of the border, has emerged as de facto spokesman for a notoriously publicity shy industry as the financial crisis raged.
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