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.
Tariff uncertainty may cause some GPs to exit 'at a much lower price', managing partner and CEO Eric Deram tells PEI.
3 min read · 22 May 2025
Recent tie ups involving Saudi Arabia’s PIF, Neuberger Berman and Franklin Templeton underscore the growing significance of this region for private markets fundraisers.
2 min read · 15 May 2025
Japan is benefitting as some investors shift focus away from Chinese private equity, partner Naofumi Nishi tells PEI.
4 min read · 14 May 2025
New Peak's formation comes two months after Monument shut down its Asia-Pacific fundraising efforts in Hong Kong.
2 min read · 09 May 2025
In spite of their rapidly growing popularity, some family offices remain wary of semi-liquid funds.
3 min read · 01 May 2025
Heightened fairness requirements could lead to a rise in acquisition premiums, increased transaction costs and procedural complexity.
4 min read · 24 April 2025
With minimal exposure to manufacturing and physical good trading, the firm expects tariffs to have limited impact on its portfolio, according to chief executive Christian Sinding.
2 min read · 16 April 2025
Funds are taking 20 months on average to close in the current environment, according to Private Equity International’s 2024 Fundraising Report.
2 min read · 02 April 2025
PEI's latest Placement Agent Ranking lists the most active external fundraising firms by new capital raised for clients in the 12 months to end-May.
2 min read · 01 April 2025
Carlyle was the first global GP to set up shop in Tokyo, and 25 years later the firm is reaping the rewards amid growing interest from foreign LPs.
6 min read · 01 April 2025
