Billionaire hedge fund manager Chris Rokos is moving his residency from the United Kingdom to Greece, becoming the latest prominent financier to leave Britain as the country grapples with an exodus of wealthy residents following changes to its tax system.
Rokos, founder of Rokos Capital Management, is one of Britain’s wealthiest financiers and among its biggest individual taxpayers. His hedge fund manages about $22 billion, while Bloomberg estimates his personal fortune at roughly $4 billion.
The move represents a significant gain for Greece, which has introduced tax incentives designed to attract wealthy foreign residents and international investors. According to Bloomberg, Rokos also plans to establish an office in Athens. A representative of Rokos Capital Management declined to comment on the reported move.
Rokos ranked third on the latest Sunday Times Tax List after paying about £330 ($446) million in UK taxes, according to Bloomberg. The Financial Times separately reported that he received £477 ($645) million from his hedge fund last year following strong performance during a volatile period in global markets.
BREAKING: Hedge fund titan, Chris Rokos, is set to leave the UK for Greece. He was the 3rd largest individual tax payer in the UK, paying £330M last year. pic.twitter.com/ofOdbmZS8t
— Exec Sum (@exec_sum) September 7, 2026
Chris Rokos’ Greek Roots
Rokos was born in London in 1970 and has been described in Greek media as being of Greek descent. Despite his Greek family roots, he was raised and educated in Britain, where he later built his career in finance.
Why Greece Is Attracting Wealthy Foreigners
Greece has spent recent years introducing incentives aimed at attracting foreign capital and high-net-worth individuals.
Under a special tax regime, qualifying people who transfer their tax residence to Greece can pay a flat annual tax of €100,000 on foreign-source income. The arrangement can remain in place for up to 15 years, provided the relevant requirements are met, including investment in Greece.
The country has also sought to make itself more attractive to investment-fund executives and private equity professionals. Recent changes have addressed the tax treatment of overseas investment funds and fund managers relocating to Greece.
The move will bring one of the biggest names in European hedge funds to the country. Rokos Capital Management employs more than 370 people and operates internationally, with offices in London, New York, Abu Dhabi and Singapore.
Rokos began his career at Credit Suisse before becoming one of the co-founders of Brevan Howard Asset Management in 2002. He later established Rokos Capital Management in 2015 and has remained closely involved in the fund’s major investment decisions.
Another Billionaire Leaves Britain
Rokos’ decision comes amid a broader debate in Britain over whether changes to taxation are pushing some of the country’s wealthiest residents abroad.
The UK abolished its longstanding “non-dom” tax regime, which had allowed qualifying residents to limit UK taxation of certain overseas income and gains. Concerns about further tax increases have added to uncertainty among wealthy individuals and investors.
Several prominent business figures have moved away from Britain in recent years, with destinations including Italy, Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates. Among those who have left are steel billionaire Lakshmi Mittal and Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris, co-owner of Aston Villa.
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