Private Equity

Carmela Mendoza

Actis exits Chinese hotel group Plateno

Actis' investment helped Plateno grow its business across the Asia-Pacific region from 160 budget hotels to more than 2,500 outlets including mid- to high-end hotel brands.

2 min read · 01 March 2016

SAIF Partners targets $800mn for fifth China fund

The Hong Kong-based firm’s fifth vehicle will focus on growth investments in technology, healthcare and clean tech, following the investment strategy of its predecessor fund.

2 min read · 29 February 2016

CIC creates investment unit for consumer and industrials

The world’s fourth largest pension fund plans to step up direct investments and overseas projects.<br />

2 min read · 29 February 2016

Healthy pipeline for Australia’s IPOs in 2016

Technology start-ups and companies that tap into Chinese consumer demand will continue to crowd the initial public offering (IPO) pipeline in 2016.<br />

4 min read · 26 February 2016

KIC hit by top executive resignations

Barely a month after appointing a new chief executive, the Korea Investment Corporation faces a management shakeup as three top executives leave their post.<br />

2 min read · 25 February 2016

Ban on GPIF direct stock investing to continue

The world’s largest pension fund will continue to rely on third-party asset management firms to manage its direct stock investments.

2 min read · 24 February 2016

GIC, Bain and Advent take stakes in QuEST

The private equity funds bought their combined stake from Warburg Pincus, which is making a 4x return on its original investment.

2 min read · 23 February 2016

Secondary buyouts to increase in Asia

Private equity firms will increasingly look to secondary buyouts to exit long-held investments in Asia, according to consulting firm Grant Thornton.

2 min read · 22 February 2016

VIG nets 2.5x in Burger King sale to Affinity

The Seoul-based firm has sold Burger King’s South Korea franchise in a deal worth $170 million as its seeks to raise its third vehicle.

3 min read · 19 February 2016

BlackRock plans Asia focused fund of funds

The firm has yet to announce a fundraising target.

2 min read · 19 February 2016

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