Private Equity
The private equity firm, led by a co-founder of Hony Capital, has launched a second fund and is raising money from US LPs.
1 min read · 21 September 2013
The slowdown in Brazil’s economic growth – and a possible over-supply of capital – has led some to question whether the country is still a viable destination for private equity investment, writes Sam Sutton
7 min read · 21 September 2013
China’s cross-border deals can go sour without local knowledge, according to Mandarin Capital, which has facilitated 10 deals between Chinese and Italian companies.
2 min read · 21 September 2013
Affinity Equity has held a $1.4bn first close on its fourth fund, which is targeting $3.5bn, after only five months in market – having already secured some substantial re-ups.
1 min read · 21 September 2013
GPs in Asia have become sceptical of Asia’s macro growth story following a slowdown in activity last year and are increasingly cautious about the kind of deals they select, according to a recent Bain & Co. study.
2 min read · 21 September 2013
A lack of quick returns has made many China LPs think twice about committing to private equity funds, according to a Zero2IPO study.
2 min read · 21 September 2013
The mid-market firm has opened its fifth Asia-Pacific office and is looking for opportunities in Southeast Asia and Greater China for the first time.
2 min read · 21 September 2013
The Carlyle Group is considering opening an office in Jakarta to improve access to Southeast Asian markets, says COO Glenn Youngkin.
2 min read · 21 September 2013
After a quiet year of waiting, Hony Capital is getting ready to deploy much of its $4 billion in capital in China’s depressed market in 2013, on the expectation that market conditions will improve.
2 min read · 21 September 2013
On the bright side
1 min read · 21 September 2013
