Private Equity
China's securities regulator has reportedly given approval to two more securities firms to invest directly in private equity. Roughly $1.5bn in government-backed private equity funds were also reportedly approved.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
The venture capital firm has hired Bill Li as a managing director and promoted two of its vice presidents in China.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
The Blackstone Group has expanded its presence in Asia with the launch of an office in Beijing, its fourth in the region.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
The Swiss private equity firm has bought a manufacturer of explosion protection devices in a transaction that has been valued at roughly €325m. The deal represents an exit of undisclosed size for Allianz Capital Partners, which purchased the German company six years ago.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
Emerging markets private equity fundraising is on track to significantly beat 2007 totals.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
Many European limited partners are concerned about China's regulatory environment and cultural differences, but most want to invest increasingly in the country.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
Private equity fundraising, investments and exits in Asia Pacific have dropped significantly in the first first half of 2008.
3 min read · 04 January 2013
SAIF Partners has acquired 2.59 million shares of China TransInfo, giving the Asia-focused VC firm a 13.2 percent stake.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
Dubai-based Eastgate Capital Group has invested $23 million in Avendus Capital to fund the growth of its international operations.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
The state’s $154.5bn Common Retirement Fund, the US' third largest public pension, has joined a growing list of heavy-hitting LPs lining up for a fund targeting as much as $20bn.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
