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James Meenan joins Dymon Asia as managing director

Created at 1 Sep · 11:31 AM1 source↑ Market-relevant
IN SHORT

James Meenan, formerly head of business development at Eisler Capital and managing director at Morgan Stanley, has joined Dymon Asia as managing director. He will focus on the hedge fund's growth and expansion.

Key Numbers

15%Dymon Asia's 2025 year-to-date returns
14.8%Dymon Asia's year-to-date returns as of October
1.6%Dymon Asia's fund gain in October
$4bnDymon Asia's multi-strategy fund size
nearly six yearsMeenan's tenure at Deutsche Bank

Who's Involved

James Meenan
Managing Director at Dymon Asia, formerly of Eisler Capital and Morgan Stanley
Dymon Asia
Singapore-based multi-strategy hedge fund
Eisler Capital
Hedge fund winding down operations
Morgan Stanley
Global financial services company
Deutsche Bank
Global investment bank
James Meenan joins Dymon Asia as managing director

↳ Why This Matters

The hiring of experienced professionals like James Meenan by multi-strategy hedge funds like Dymon Asia highlights the ongoing competition for senior talent in the sector, particularly in Asia.

Key facts

  • James Meenan has joined Dymon Asia as managing director.
  • Meenan will relocate from London to Hong Kong.
  • He previously held roles at Eisler Capital and Morgan Stanley.
  • Dymon Asia's multi-strategy fund has returned nearly 15% in 2025.

James Meenan has joined Dymon Asia as managing director, focusing on the firm's growth and expansion. Meenan previously served as managing director at Eisler Capital and held roles at Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank. He will relocate from London to Hong Kong to assume his new position.

Dymon Asia, a multi-strategy hedge fund based in Singapore, has reported strong performance, with its multi-strategy fund returning nearly 15% in 2025 following a significant gain in October. The fund gained 1.6% last month, bringing its year-to-date returns to 14.8%. Eisler Capital, where Meenan previously worked in business development, announced in September that it would wind down its operations due to rising costs and weak performance.

Frequently asked questions

Dymon Asia's multi-strategy fund has returned nearly 15% in 2025, with a 1.6% gain in October contributing to year-to-date returns of 14.8%.

James Meenan was previously a managing director at Eisler Capital and held roles in equity derivatives and financing sales at Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank.

James Meenan will relocate from London to Hong Kong to work for Dymon Asia.

What Happens Next

01James Meenan is expected to start at Dymon Asia later this month.
02Meenan will relocate to Hong Kong.
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How It Developed

James Meenan joined Dymon Asia as managing director.
Meenan will focus on the firm's growth and expansion.
He previously worked at Eisler Capital and Morgan Stanley.
Dymon Asia has returned nearly 15% in 2025 after an October performance bump.

Sources

T1
Ex-Man Group head of business development joins Dymon AsiaFinancial News London
T2
Dymon Asia hires former Eisler Capital MD - Hedgeweekhedgeweek.com
T2
James Meenan joins Dymon Asia as managing directorlinkedin.com

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