Katrina Lau

Japan’s GPIF sees PE holdings rocket by nearly 50%

The $1.53trn pension's PE portfolio has recorded an 18.08% IRR since inception, according to its latest annual report.

India's ChrysCapital leans into country's emerging buyout opportunity

A larger proportion of the firm's latest flagship will go towards control investments, partners Gaurav Ahuja and Ashley Menezes tell PEI.

The world’s largest PE investors

LPs have allocated more capital to private equity than ever in the 2024 Global Investor 150 ranking.

China’s latest VC guidelines target exit diversification and promote local investments

The nation's official cabinet last week revealed 17 guidelines on improving the venture capital industry, covering fundraising, product structure and exits.

Eurazeo becomes latest to plant Tokyo flag as it pursues growing LP opportunity

The European specialist expects Japan to be its 'fastest-growing' investor base in Asia over the next 12 months, managing partner Mathieu Teisseire tells PEI.

Why India’s vast LP opportunity remains largely untapped

Private equity managers have yet to meaningfully access the $529bn of AUM held by India's insurance companies and National Pension System.

AlpInvest: LPs are shopping the 'best parts' of their portfolios amid distribution slowdown

AlpInvest chair Ruulke Bagijn and global head of primaries Wendy Zhu tell PEI that the Carlyle secondaries unit is seeing higher quality LP-led opportunities come to market.

Private wealth fuels PE fundraising in 2024 PEI 300 ranking

PEI300's top-ranking GPs have been launching specialised products designed to attract private wealth capital.

India’s LP behemoth aims to be a ‘local partner’ for overseas investors - updated

NIIF is seeking $1bn for its sophomore fund of funds and plans to expand its private markets business with dedicated secondaries vehicles, managing partner Anand Unnikrishnan tells PEI.

APAC GPs warm to continuation funds as buyers navigate pricing risks

Speaking at the HKVCA's Greater China PE Summit on Monday, Lexington director Niklas Risberg said buyers require discounts and strong GP alignment to get comfortable with the region's higher level of risk.