Private Equity
3i's Michael Queen argues the biggest question facing European PE firms was how best to access growth in emerging markets like China, a market he said would have to change.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
Private equity managers cited difficulty complying with new regulations, according to a KPMG survey. Managers also reported a dim view on the economy and the fundraising environment.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
Silver Lake, DST, Temasek and Yunfeng Capital have provided the capital for a 'liquidity programme', allowing employees in China's largest e-commerce company to cash out some shares.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
The fund, which has a target of $200m, is eyeing a first close of $75m later this year.
1 min read · 06 January 2013
The New York private equity firm has set up a five year fund with Sino-Ocean Land into which both parties are putting $70m.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
The European firm has generated a 2.2x return after selling part of its stake in Galaxy Entertainment Group. It retains a sizeable stake in the casino and hotel operator, its first Asian investment.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
Google’s former China head has raised $180m from a heavy-hitting group of LPs to invest in Chinese internet-focused companies.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
US buyout group TPG Capital has backed Nordic lender Saxo Bank, investing $560m in equity for a 30% stake, and providing an exit for private equity peer General Atlantic.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
Fundraising by firms targeting emerging markets is accelerating, says trade body EMPEA, which predicts the total will reach $40bn by year end, almost double the $23.5bn raised in the whole of 2010.
3 min read · 06 January 2013
The Australasian firms will sell Independent Liquor to Japan's Asahi Group - another example of Japanese firms expanding via cross-border M&A.
1 min read · 06 January 2013
