Private Equity
Global secondaries firms are increasing both their Asia capabilities and allocations. Paul Capital’s co-head of Asia Jason Sambanju discusses how he believes these firms should approach the region.
3 min read · 22 January 2013
Fundraising is down nearly 50 percent in most of Asia in 2012, according to the data division of PEI, and yet big funds are being raised for the region. Vincent Ng, a partner at Atlantic-Pacific Capital, discusses the fundraising climate.
3 min read · 22 January 2013
Deal value was down significantly across Asia in 2012 -- except in Korea where it increased. Hae-Joon Joseph Lee, partner & senior managing director of IMM Private Equity in Seoul, gives some detail on the market.
3 min read · 22 January 2013
The David Bonderman- and James Coulter-led firm has raised more capital over the last five years than any other group, meaning it tops the PEI 300 for the second year in succession.
2 min read · 18 January 2013
If you thought private equity in MENA was headed for extinction, think again.
2 min read · 18 January 2013
With contuining macro-economic uncertainty and a relatively high market volatility, valuation remains a material challenge in M&A deals. Nevertheless, there are different structures that can be used to bridge the gap and facilitate a deal, as MJ Hudson partner Eamon Devlin explains.
3 min read · 18 January 2013
The balance between lobbying policymakers and spreading the private equity gospel is a tough one to strike.
2 min read · 18 January 2013
For private equity fund managers adding debt investments to their strategy, finding success can require stepping out of a firm’s comfort zone, writes Perry Mandarino.
2 min read · 18 January 2013
The Florida State Board of Administration took a diverse approach in what it invested in during the final quarter of 2012.
1 min read · 18 January 2013
The chaotic financial markets of Europe present certain chances for private equity managers to shine, though limited partners should be on the lookout for managers with specific talents around credit, debt or regionally focused buyouts, writes David Fann and the TorreyCove investment team.
3 min read · 18 January 2013
