Private Equity

East Asia

Shanghai chips away at PE currency barrier

A pilot scheme would allow the conversion of up to 50% of an RMB fund from foreign currency, removing a huge hurdle facing foreign investors seeking access to China's private equity market.

3 min read · 05 January 2013

HSBC Asia, Intel Capital, IFC back Indian microfinance with INR700m

The investment will be used to help banking technology company FINO build a technology platform and expand its network.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Huawei cancels plans for $2bn mobile products sale

What was expected to be a battle between Bain and Silver Lake for one of the largest-ever private equity deals in China has been put on hold.

1 min read · 05 January 2013

Silver Lake makes Chinese debut for $40m

The technology specialist has bought a 13% stake in Nasdaq-listed technology company Spreadtrum Communications.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Study: 20% of global dry powder earmarked for Asia

Of the $1trn of dry powder available globally, Bain & Co estimates $200bn is allocated to the Asia-Pacific region, which is poised for a strong rebound in PE activity by 2012.

3 min read · 05 January 2013

Blackstone, Capital International lead $600m pre-IPO investment

Blackstone and Capital International have reportedly acquired a 30% stake in Chinese agricultural company Dili ahead of its listing on the Hong Kong stock exchange.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Report: Spain postpones EU directive talks on UK pressure

Debate by members of the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council on stringent regulations for EU fund managers scheduled for 16 March has been temporarily cancelled.

3 min read · 05 January 2013

AIFM 'third country' threat stirs wide concern

EVCA, the US Treasury Secretary, ILPA and EMPEA have all recently voiced concern about measures in the AIFM that would block the free flow of capital. Nicholas Sarkozy and Gordon Brown reportedly planned to discuss the issue Friday.

4 min read · 05 January 2013

TPG in $685m hospital exit

The firm will reportedly earn three times its intial investment in selling its 24% stake in Singapore-listed Parkway to Indian hospital chain Fortis.

1 min read · 05 January 2013

Actis backs outsourcing services provider with $50m

The investment gives the emerging markets specialist a substantial minority stake in Integreon and will be used to scale up the company's operations and to make strategic acquisitions.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

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