Adriana Kostov The Global Hedge Fund Association Director

A University of WA alumna has been tapped to spearhead the Hedge Fund Association's expansion into Australia. Adriana Kostov, a UWA law and commerce graduate who worked with Blackswan Equities and Hancock Prospecting in Perth before joining Sydney-based currency hedge fund Excalibur Funds Management, has been named head of the HFA's newly established Australian chapter. With chapters across the US, Europe and Asia, the not-for-profit group helps represent nearly 10,000 hedge funds across the globe managing more than $2 trillion. Ms  Adriana Kostov  said HFA's arrival in Australia coincided with recovering demand for alternative investments as the country's increasingly powerful superannuation funds reinvested in the industry. Her role as regional director, Australia, for the HFA will include liaison with regulators and investors as well as promotion of the industry and policy advocacy. The expansion comes amid challenging times for the hedge fund industry, which...

Adriana Kostov, was appointed Regional Director, Australia, of the global Hedge Fund Association, in 2013, whilst also previously holding the positions of Director of Regulatory Affairs and Compliance for Excalibur Funds Management, and the Legal & Compliance Counsel and Company Secretary at Blackswan Equities. Ms Adriana Kostov states that there are no shortcuts to success, success   is attributable, to simple, old-fashioned hard work, discipline and perseverance. The Hedge Fund Association is one of the largest alternative investment organizations in the world, with chapters across the Asia-Pacific, Europe, United Kingdom, United States and South America. The organization devotes its efforts to advancing transparency, development, and trust in alternative investments. Ms Adriana Kostov was tasked with launching the first Australian Chapter of this organization in 2013. At the time of her appointment, Ms  Adriana Kostov  stated: “I am looking forward to th...