Alex Lynn

Norway’s SWF has a severe case of FOMO

As the public markets continue to shrink, the case for GPFG’s entry into private equity is not only one of returns but, increasingly, one of diversification.

EQT could face costs relating to Sweden's carried interest tax review

The development comes as part of an ongoing review of certain current and former EQT employees’ carried interest taxation – in particular, whether it should be taxed as employment income.

Manulife IM leans into Japan despite ‘concerns’ over fund sizes, valuations

Manulife IM has added four APAC GP relationships this year, comprising two in India, one in Australia and another in Japan, senior managing director Liam Coppinger tells PEI.

Performance watch: MBK Partners remains a 'believer in China'

MBK's China portfolio posted a 45% gain last year, compared with 29% and 12% percent for Korea and Japan, respectively, founder Michael B Kim noted in a letter to LPs.

GP-leds pose unique challenge for Japanese market

Idiosyncrasies in fund structuring, tax and regulation create distinctive tests for buyers and sellers considering GP-led processes in Japan.

Japanese public-to-private opportunities are there for the taking

Tokyo Stock Exchange reforms are presenting take-private opportunities for GPs, including KKR.

MUFG sets sights on Japan’s nascent fund finance market

Subscription credit line use in Japan hasn’t developed at the same rate as in other Asia-Pacific markets, Fi Dinh, head of fund finance for APAC at MUFG Investor Services, tells PEI.

Japan’s PE market is a rare bright spot in 2024

The country was consistently singled out at PEI Group’s NEXUS event as one of the most exciting places to invest in this year.

Japan’s ORIX Life taps private assets head to lead new US investment arm

Kiyosei Sugioka has been seconded to New York to serve as head of ORIX Life Investments, according to a memo seen by PEI.

HQ eyes Australia's secondaries market following ex-Ardian hire

The firm has appointed Michael Hu, a former managing director at Ardian, to lead its regional investment and business development activities from its new office in Singapore.