CQS is a well-known London-headquartered multi-strategy credit-focused hedge fund manager, founded by Sir Michael Hintze in 1999. The Hong Kong entity holds SFC licences for dealing in securities, advising on securities, and asset management, supporting its Asia-Pacific investment activities across credit, convertible bonds, and asset-backed securities. CQS manages a range of alternative investment funds targeting global institutional investors including pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and endowments seeking sophisticated credit strategies. The firm is known for its expertise in structured credit, convertible bonds, and macro investing, with the Hong Kong office serving as its Asian hub.
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