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.
The competition for hiring top talent in private equity is getting fiercer, and high salaries may no longer be enough to entice candidates.
4 min read · 05 February 2019
The special sits investor is on the hunt for new sources of dealflow in Italy and has hired senior executives from financial services firm J Hirsch & Co.
1 min read · 05 February 2019
More reasonable valuations and the shakeout in the GP landscape are two compelling reasons for LPs to invest in China, the firm’s Beijing-based partner Andy Wang said.
3 min read · 04 February 2019
The firm expects its alternative credit, real estate and infrastructure businesses to follow the path forged by its private equity platform in the region.
2 min read · 01 February 2019
As we head into Chinese new year, what do the next 12 months hold for the country’s private equity market?
2 min read · 31 January 2019
Investors could become more lukewarm on China private equity amid the combination of geopolitical and growth fears, director Willa Hong told PEI.
2 min read · 31 January 2019
Stephen Priestley will lead a team in developing permanent capital vehicles and sunset funds focused on Africa and South Asia investments.
2 min read · 30 January 2019
Four out of five Germany-focused managers believe family offices are making life more difficult for private equity funds, according to research by DBAG.
2 min read · 29 January 2019
Blackstone is the latest manager to launch a strategy targeting companies that are still in the growth stage.
2 min read · 28 January 2019
The private equity giant expects a final close for CVC Capital Partners Strategic Opportunities II by year-end.
2 min read · 25 January 2019
