Chikara Investments has hired Theo Wyld (pictured) as an analyst on the Japanese equities team.
He joins from Ruffer, where he co-managed of the Ruffer Japanese fund after joining the firm in 2018 as an analyst. Wyld previously spent three years as a research analyst at JM Finn.
Wyld will assist Chikara’s Japanese equity team, which currently houses the Chikara Japan Income & Growth fund and the CC Japan Income & Growth Trust.
James Tollemache, CEO of Chikara, said: “The opportunity in Japan continues to grow at pace. Theo’s specialism in Japanese equities will further help us and our investors capitalise on this trend.
“He’s joining a skilled and highly experienced team, bringing a deep knowledge of the market that will only enhance our capabilities.”
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