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.
Why opening the door for 'retail' is only half the fundraising battle, and a mid-market stalwart returns with its flagship.
5 min read · 27 October 2026
Carry could prove key for managers pondering a mid-market expansion; and why a softly spoken ILPA is significant for secondaries stalwarts.
3 min read · 26 October 2026
The initial cohort of Hong Kong-listed alternatives trusts could enjoy substantial upside if they successfully navigate industry headwinds.
3 min read · 22 October 2026
An introduction to PEI Private Equity, and why Hamilton Lane is sounding the alarm over PE's walking dead.
3 min read · 22 October 2026
Patrick No, who oversees Lazard’s secondary advisory and primary fundraising activities in the region, is understood to be leaving the bank.
2 min read · 13 October 2026
Nihon PMI’s 2022-vintage Fund I has already delivered a more than 1x DPI, PEI understands.
2 min read · 29 September 2026
NB Japan Private Equity Opportunities Fund saw 'strong early demand' from APAC LPs, managing director Kent Chen tells PEI.
3 min read · 17 September 2026
Last year marked the first time Abu Dhabi Investment Authority made no change to its private equity allocation range in five years.
2 min read · 10 September 2026
Playing in the lucrative sports and entertainment sector comes with additional challenges.
2 min read · 03 September 2026
KCGI Private Equity is expected to launch Fund II in 2027, managing director Taeyoung Chung tells PEI.
3 min read · 01 September 2026