Emerging markets funds lost two percentage points in terms of global fundraising market share last year, with $23bn raised reflecting a 66% drop from 2008 totals.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Wilcom, Japan's fourth largest telecoms operator, has filed for bankruptcy.
3 min read · 05 January 2013
False rumours that Affinity plans to raise Fund IV this year indicate some positive things for Asia's private equity industry, writes Jenny Blinch.
3 min read · 05 January 2013
Australia's draft rules on tougher tax for private equity deals lack an understanding of the asset class and will drive foreign investors from Australia, the Australian private equity association has said.
3 min read · 05 January 2013
Continued public and media hostility towards private equity in Australia may become a factor for GPs when weighing up their exit options.
3 min read · 05 January 2013
Youku expects to close another $40m funding round from new investors in the next six months.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The firm has lowered its final target to $500m in line with market conditions.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Dubai World's debt problems have cast a slur on the region's reputation, but investors should avoid forming a link between government capital and private capital.
3 min read · 05 January 2013
The Jordan-based firm launched its second fund at the start of 2007 but commitments stalled in the ‘dead’ fundraising environment.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The IPO implies a 6x paper return for second largest shareholder The Carlyle Group, which is subject to a one-year lock-up period and has no intentions to ‘rush for the door’.
3 min read · 05 January 2013
