Company was founded by a leading adviser to US President Donald Trump

HNA Group is seeking to expand its portfolio in the global asset management business by acquiring a majority stake in SkyBridge Capital, an alternative investment firm founded by Donald Trump adviser Anthony Scaramucci.

SkyBridge, a leading New York-based global alternative investment firm, announced that it has signed an agreement with HNA Capital (US) Holding and RON Transatlantic EG to sell the majority of its shares.