Alex Lynn is an award-winning journalist and Hong Kong Bureau Chief at PEI Group, leading coverage of Asia-Pacific private markets for PEI Private Equity and editing its daily Side Letter briefing for subscribers. He joined the business in 2017, having previously covered EMEA markets from PEI's London office. Alex has a master's degree in Journalism from Kingston University. He can be reached at alex.l@pei.group.
A trend towards asset management could have a negative impact on firms which cannot expand, delegates at the BVCA Summit 2017 heard.
2 min read · 16 October 2017
The private equity investor has raised $389m for its third co-investment programme, which will invest alongside a further $230m through sidecars and separate mandates.
2 min read · 10 October 2017
Details of the fund’s terms were revealed in documents prepared for Pennsylvania Public School Employees’ Retirement System.
2 min read · 09 October 2017
Responsible investing is moving up the agenda as a new generation takes the reins at family offices.
2 min read · 09 October 2017
CVC head of European healthcare Cathrin Petty has overseen a fourfold increase in dealflow as the firm raises its allocation to the sector.
2 min read · 09 October 2017
The sector remained the third most expensive in EMEA, behind only real estate and financials.
1 min read · 09 October 2017
The $698m sub-Saharan fund is looking at opportunities in North Africa following a market resurgence across the continent.
2 min read · 05 October 2017
Harvard Management Company and University of Virginia have both admitted to being disappointed with their endowment returns following a challenging period for such investors.
1 min read · 04 October 2017
Vue Cinemas has worked with multiple private equity sponsors since its creation in 1999. Tim Richards, the founder and chief executive, shares his views on working with private capital.
4 min read · 04 October 2017
A return in LP interest in the European mid-market helped the firm raise €800m for its third flagship vehicle.
2 min read · 03 October 2017
