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  • Outlook 2016: China’s year of the Mid-market
    Carmela Mendoza- 21 December 2015

    As the IMF predicts slower growth in China in 2016, the government is instituting reforms to push a consumer driven economy, which will provide opportunities for mid-market investors.

  • Exclusive: Lunar to market $380m China fund
    Clare Burrows- 25 November 2014

    Derek Sulger’s fourth China-focused vehicle could raise up to $500m

  • Quantifying ESG outcome a challenge
    Drew Wilson- 24 February 2014

    An ESG policy can result in cost savings, but it’s difficult to break out the numbers.

  • China’s domestic IPOs raise $4.5bn
    Drew Wilson- 31 January 2014

    The re-start of domestic listings has kept regulators busy.

  • Embracing operational change in China(2)
    PEI Staff- 23 January 2014

    A terrible 2012 for Chinese private equity activity has (finally) put the spotlight on the need for real operational work at portfolio companies – a key topic at this week’s PEI Asia Forum 2013.

  • Lunar Capital boosts its operations team(2)
    Michelle Phillips- 23 January 2014

    The China-focused buyout firm has added two sector partners to its operations team, who will focus on making operational changes to the firm’s recent investments.

  • StanChart invests in China retail(2)
    Clare Burrows- 23 January 2014

    The bank’s private equity arm has entered into a strategic agreement to acquire maternity and children’s clothing business Aiyingdao despite slowing growth in the country’s retail sector.

  • China restructurings may rise in 2013(2)
    Michelle Phillips- 22 January 2014

    Under China's new leadership, the number of state-invested companies requiring restructuring may increase, presenting PE with an opportunity, according to a mainland research center.

  • China GPs hopeful on exit routes
    Drew Wilson- 13 January 2014

    Pressure for alternative exits is building despite the recent IPO thaw.

  • PE worries over China’s IPO thaw
    Drew Wilson- 10 January 2014

    The IPO restart could bring back unrealistic expectations, industry sources said.