Executive director of the New Zealand Private Equity and Venture Capital Association, Colin McKinnon talks to PEI about the positive year ahead in local private equity investing, as well the regulatory challenges.
AVCAL is arguing for changes to draft legislation that would make disclosure less burdensome for superfunds, including those who invest in private equity.
The Australian government’s Innovation Statement released last week focuses on early stage investing, promising to boost the pipeline of private equity opportunities, AVCAL’s CEO Yasser Al-Ansary tells Private Equity International.
The Australian firm, which is currently marketing a A$200m venture capital vehicle, plans to launch a second PE fund late next year that will be significantly larger than its previous vehicle.