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Jenny Blinch

IDFC Capital to spin out

The Singapore-based fund of funds manager has parted company with its Indian parent and will continue to fundraise under its new name, Serasi Capital.

1 min read · 05 January 2013

Partners Group boosts Tokyo team with Sony Life hire

Mamoru Numata, former manager of alternative investments and new business development at the insurance giant, will help Partners build relationships with Japan’s institutional investors.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

BPEA signs off Fund V with $2.46bn

The Hong Kong-based firm hit its hard-cap in just five months, turning away $1bn in over-subscriptions.

3 min read · 05 January 2013

Bending the rules

Traditional buyout opportunities are both rare and expensive in Asia. As many firms adapt their investment approach, is there a future for the Asian buyout?

3 min read · 05 January 2013

China and the crowded 'growth' strategy

Andrew Rickman, chairman of the Rockley Group, a China-focused technology investor, explains why rapid success can sometimes be a bad thing for Chinese companies.

3 min read · 05 January 2013

LPs: Weak GPs fundraise too easily in Asia

Concerns about Asian GPs were raised by two-thirds of respondents to the latest Coller Capital private equity barometer, which also showed re-ups at an all-time low, but new commitments bouncing back as belief in private equity endures.

3 min read · 05 January 2013

Waiting for the fine print

Offshore LPs are giving a lukewarm reception to Shanghai’s Qualified Foreign LP programme until it is finalised.

3 min read · 05 January 2013

Quadrant closes sixth fund on A$750m

The Australian mid-market manager was in the market for just two months and beat its A$600m target.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

China fund makes splash with $110m debut deal

Former Och-Ziff China head Frank Yu's nascent firm beat 20 bidders including TPG to take control of one of China's largest water treatment companies.

3 min read · 05 January 2013

Clear as mud

Australia's determination this week that private equity profits may – in certain circumstances – be taxed as income rather than capital gains has left more questions than answers.

3 min read · 05 January 2013

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