Katrina Lau

Beijing's GL Capital holds $385m first close for latest flagship

GL China Opportunities Fund V was launched in September 2025, aiming to raise $800m, and will mainly target buyout investments.

Middle East’s fundraising oasis awaits GPs who are willing to commit

Managers who double down on the region and serve investors’ needs will stand better chances of harvesting success.

Iran conflict could accelerate 'rebalancing' among Gulf LPs

The region's $5.4trn of sovereign wealth fund capital has been turning inwards in recent years.

'Solid exit activity’ still insufficient to clear APAC's overhang – Bain & Co

The number of Asia-Pacific portfolio companies held for more than five years rose 18% in 2025, according to Bain & Co’s Asia-Pacific Private Equity Report 2026.

Singaporean buyout shop plants first overseas flag in HK

The new office will 'support investment-related activities' and investor relations capabilities, a spokesperson tells PEI.

HK’s Gaw eyes Gulf ‘retrenching’ with new growth fund

Gulf capital that was previously earmarked for the US or Europe could be redirected towards home countries, Andrei Rotaru, head of Middle East private equity, tells PEI.

CVC sees record year of exits with €21.9bn realised in 2025

Private equity generated €19.5bn in exit value in 2025, a 77% increase on the prior year, according to the firm's FY 2025 earnings report.

China rebounds to become Asia's busiest buyout market – Deloitte

The market’s 'renewed focus' on domestic and regional funds fuelled its recovery amid reduced western investment, says the report.

Adams Street names new Asia head of IR amid APAC rebalancing

The firm is eyeing more appointments in Hong Kong and Singapore soon, Asia investor relations head Chris Cho tells PEI.

Evercore taps Adams Street Partners for new APAC secondaries head

The appointment follows the departure of former managing director and head of Evercore’s Asia-Pacific private capital advisory team Shane Gong, who left in January 2025.