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Roundtable: Asia is at a turning pointInsurers, family offices and sector-focused managers all play a significant role in the region’s private equity. But markets are changing, and only the nimblest and most resilient can realise the high return potential.
Banking sector changes to spur more Sri Lanka PE dealsThe Basel III requirements, to be fully implemented by the local banking sector next year, coupled with low valuations are expected to boost private equity deals, according to a report by CT CLSA.
Keynote interview: Samena Capital on the old Silk RoadAsian private equity markets are often misunderstood, but could hold great potential for those willing to take the first step, says Samena Capital’s Shirish Saraf.
MBK launches special sits platformThe North Asia-focused manager has hired former Deutsche Bank managing director Stephen Le as co-head of its debut credit and special situations unit.
Samena hits $375m first close on third special sits fundThe firm expects to hold a final close in the next 18 months.
- Samena Capital buys stake in Kleinwort Benson
The investment will help fund bank's Middle East expansion plans
- Samena doubles target for second fund
Samena Capital, co-founded by former Abraaj Capital managing director Shirish Saraf (pictured), has launched its second special situations fund with a target double that of its first vehicle in 2008.
- Samena does debut buy-and-build deal
The new firm has acquired Hong Kong-based Vision Asia Pacific, the angel fund seeding platform of Hong Kong-based hedge fund of fund manager Vision Investment Management.
- Samena plans Japanese hedge fund
Following the close of its debut special situations fund on under $200m last October, the Abraaj spin-out is expanding its business lines.
- Samena doubles investment team to nine
Led by former Abraaj managing director and co-founder Shirish Saraf, the growing MENASA-focused firm expects to close its debut special situations fund targeting $350m this month.