Paul Capital, HarbourVest, LGT and Axiom have committed around $400m to NewQuest Asia, the spin-out of Bank of America Merill Lynch Private Equity Asia.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
A recent study of LP appetites found Brazil has taken China's place at the top of the podium as the place LPs regard as the most attractive destination for private equity dealmaking.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
In a video interview on the sidelines of last week's PEI Asia Forum in Hong Kong, the founding partner of Baring Private Equity Asia notes trends he observed during his firm's recent $2.5bn fundraise.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
In yet another PIPE investment in China's clean energy sector, the US firm has agreed to invest up to $150m in Hong Kong-listed Comtec Solar Systems.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Two private equity firms have halted plans to float vacuum equipment maker Edwards on the London Stock Exchange.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
The hedge fund manager plans to expand into mezzanine investing with a fund targeting high growth companies in India.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Choppy public markets coupled with foreign buyer appetite for Australian assets will help drive M&A activity, according to a recent study.
3 min read · 05 January 2013
CITIC Capital Japan Partners II, which closed on ¥18bn, short of its ¥30bn target, has made two investments to date.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Ashish Dawan will leave the Indian firm he co-founded in mid-2012 to pursue non-profit activities.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Ankur Sahu will transfer from Tokyo to Mumbai, where he will focus on investments in India as well as Japan.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
