Carmela Mendoza
Carmela Mendoza is a senior reporter for Private Equity International based in London. She first joined PEI in Hong Kong in 2015 and covered Asia. A graduate of Ateneo de Manila University, she previously worked for a digital agency in Singapore focused on government websites and publications covering business, trade and industry, transport, and social development.
Graham McDonald, head of global private equity at Aberdeen Standard Investments, says the region's fundamentals mean it's a key part of the firm's portfolio.
Arthur Wang, former MD for private markets at San Francisco Employees’ Retirement System, will lead Franklin Templeton Private Equity.
Alexander Apponyi’s previous experience includes more than three years as the European head of private capital at Jefferies International.
Emerging Asia-focused funds raised $6bn more in the first half of 2018 than the previous year, EMPEA data show.
Strong macro fundamentals, a rising middle class and consumer and technology-driven developments are attracting pensions to the region.
Vikram Narula, co-founder of the Indian mid-market firm True North Managers, has joined the Washington-headquartered private equity firm.
Kabir Mathur, head of private equity for India and South-East Asia for the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, will play a key role in building the SWF’s direct investing capabilities in the region.
The increase in the last quarter was due to the US dollar’s appreciation to the Australian dollar, Future Fund chief executive David Neal said.
The tech-focused growth-stage investor is looking to raise around $800m-$1bn for its second private equity fund.
Kabir Mathur has joined Abu Dhabi Investment Authority to lead the sovereign wealth fund’s private equity investments, as it continues building out its sector-led investment strategy.