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Taiwan to relax PE regsTaiwan is close to final approval on the ‘Yageo Clause’, a policy amendment that is expected to significantly reform regulatory procedures involving private equity.
- Warburg sells pharmaceutical company to KKR
The exit of ReSearch Pharmaceutical Services marks the second time Warburg has sold a portfolio company to KKR this year, following the sale of tire maker Alliance Tire Group in April.
- KKR raises $305m in credit fund IPO
KKR Income Opportunities Fund is the firm’s first publicly listed closed-end fund and will be invested similarly to KKR’s high-yield, bank loans and special situations strategies.
- FCA issues warning on KKR imposter
The UK securities regulator has warned investors about an unauthorised entity using the KKR brand to sell securities.
- PE fundraising halves in emerging markets
Fundraising in emerging economies worldwide was down significantly in the first half, but emerging Asia remained the regional leader, representing 63% of the total.
- Kravis: KKR confident in deploying Asia fund
KKR co-founder Henry Kravis believes his firm is well-positioned to deploy its record $6 billion Asia fund and said the region’s longterm growth story remains intact despite setbacks.
- PE veterans launch Taiwan PE fund
Former executives from Goldman Sachs, Temasek and The Blackstone Group will launch a Taiwan fund just as the island shows signs of opening to PE.
- Thomas H Lee dismissed from collusion lawsuit
Seven mega-firms remain on trial in the long-running US case.
- Briefing: Vietnam investment
Changing dynamics in Asia are boosting private equity investment in Vietnam – perhaps more gradually this time around.
- Asian fundraising is more complex than it seems
KKR’s new $6bn Asia vehicle has redefined the boundaries of what’s possible for fundraising in the region, though the bigger picture may not be quite as positive.