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Asia-Pacific

Schwarzman praises SoftBank founder

The Blackstone co-founder said that apart from Masayoshi Son, he doesn’t see anyone in the industry with aspirations comparable to that of his own firm.

1 min read · 01 February 2018

Taking responsibility

Private equity firms are set for a rude awakening if they ignore climate change, says Sophie Flak, the head of corporate social responsibility at Eurazeo.

7 min read · 01 February 2018

Why Canadian pensions and sovereign wealths are backing this TPG spin-out

BGH Capital, formed by ex-head of Asia at TPG Ben Gray, is counting on his longstanding LP contacts as his firm seeks to raise $2bn for Australia.

3 min read · 31 January 2018

Japan Post units establish PE arm

The investment company will have about $1bn to back buyout deals and venture investments in the world's third-biggest economy.

2 min read · 31 January 2018

C-Bridge seeks $650m for third healthcare fund – exclusive

The China-focused manager is raising its largest vehicle six months after closing its $400m second fund.

2 min read · 29 January 2018

LISTEN NOW: Why Asian families shun alternatives funds

Peter Lee of Deloitte explains why GPs should not expect Asia to produce a flood of capital from this source.

1 min read · 25 January 2018

ESG: how the regions compare

Asia saw the greatest improvement with 57% of LGT Capital Partners managers now having excellent or good integration of ESG.

1 min read · 24 January 2018

Japan’s business succession wave creates buying opportunities for J-STAR

Mid-market firm J-STAR has invested over $130m across a string of succession-led deals as more Japanese companies pass the reins to private equity managers.

2 min read · 24 January 2018

Anacacia to launch $240m third Australia-focused fund

The fund manager will launch its largest fund to date by the end of the first quarter.

2 min read · 24 January 2018

Betting big on ‘healthy China’

Deregulation, industry consolidation and population pressure are driving capital into the country’s healthcare sector.

3 min read · 23 January 2018

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