Katrina Lau

Katrina Lau

Katrina Lau is a reporter for Private Equity International based in Hong Kong. Before joining PEI in 2023, she worked for a local television broadcast reporting on daily news. Originally from Malaysia, Katrina holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Sociology from The University of Hong Kong.

News & Analysis

Hamilton Lane: 'Evergreen hesitancy only temporary'

Some investors have been 'housing capital' in evergreens before redeeming to fund a Hamilton Lane SMA, co-chief Erik Hirsch said on a Tuesday earnings call.

3 min read · 05 August 2026

News & Analysis

Asia's Affinity loses another senior exec

The firm has seen at least nine senior departures since the start of 2023, including four partners in the last 12 months.

2 min read · 28 July 2026

News & Analysis

KPS Asia unit eyes Japan take-privates, carve-outs - updated

The manufacturing and industrials specialist revealed its intention to open its first Asia outpost in Tokyo last month, with Takajiro 'Tak' Ishikawa leading investments in the region.

4 min read · 20 July 2026

Deals

Sixth Street eyes Asian sports deals amid regional expansion – updated

The firm has so far explored opportunities in Japan and India, head of Asia-Pacific Stuart Wrigley tells PEI.

3 min read · 13 July 2026

News & Analysis

Temasek: EMEA directs have 'lagged' other markets

The institution aims to increase its allocations to AI-focused investments, private credit and core-plus infrastructure assets by March 2031.

3 min read · 08 July 2026

News & Analysis

GPIF's PE portfolio climbs 26% despite 'challenging' environment

The $1.8trn pension saw its PE portfolio grow by around $1.4bn year-on-year, per its latest annual report.

2 min read · 06 July 2026

News & Analysis

Chinese PE: From retreat to repositioning

China’s private equity reset could yield a more disciplined opportunity set for LPs who retain conviction in the market.

8 min read · 06 July 2026

GI 150: The leading allocators in private equity

Even amid market turbulence and fears over returns, the LPs on the 2026 Global Investor 150 ranking show strong conviction in the asset class.

5 min read · 01 July 2026

News & Analysis

Japan tax overhaul could impact PE's succession opportunity

M&A transactions may see a short-term boost this year ahead of tax changes in 2027.

4 min read · 23 June 2026

News & Analysis

CalPERS: PE remains the pension’s ‘top-performing asset class’

Private equity is expected to continue serving an important role in the overall portfolio of the pension, which is switching to a total portfolio approach in July.

3 min read · 09 June 2026

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