Brevan Howard Plans Tokyo Office, to Hire Traders in Hub Boost

Brevan Howard Asset Management plans to open a Tokyo office this summer, joining the rush of global finance giants seeking to capitalize on trading opportunities in the Japanese market, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

The Jersey, Channel Islands-based firm will have an interim office in the Shin-Marunouchi Center Building, as it scouts for more permanent space in the tight Tokyo office market, said one of the people, who asked not to be identified discussing private information. It is recruiting for a number of investment roles, including those who trade Japanese government bonds, yen swaps and rates volatility, the people added.