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First half listings jump in Australia, JapanThe value of Australia and Japan IPOs soared in the first half of 2013 while the listing value across the rest of Asia Pacific declined 46% year-on-year.
- China's cross border deals on the rise
China’s outbound M&A continues to grow – despite the reservations in some quarters overseas about Chinese buyers, writes Clare Burrows
- China's media sector attracting PE
The recent private equity fund launch by media mogul Bruno Wu to invest in China’s film and television sector is the latest move that highlights PE interest in the sector.
- Korea PE returns outperform
PE-owned companies in South Korea generated returns of 40 percent in 2012, topping all other emerging economies, while investments in the country increased.
- Sequoia China exceeds target
Despite a drop in venture capital deals across Asia, the firm raised close to $350m for its fourth China fund while OrbiMed, another VC, launches its Asia-focus vehicle.
- Australia’s public markets outshine PE
Australia's public markets outperformed private equity in the first quarter and over the last 12 months, while deal value and volume has fallen, year-to-date.
- Asia PE deals slump in 2013
Value and volume of PE deals in Asia were down year-on-year to August, although Southeast Asia had an increase in the value of its PE-backed transactions.
- Asia dry powder at record high
Asia Pacific has $131 billion in capital that needs to be put to work, but deal volume and value have been declining.
- TorQuest closes Fund III on C$535m
The Toronto-based firm led by managing partners Brent Belzberg (pictured) and Eric Berke launched its third fund in 2011 with a C$550m target.
- IPO value down 35% in Asia
The first eight months of the year show a drop in IPO value in Asia and the US, compared to a 200% rise in Europe.