Asia-Pacific

The country was consistently singled out at PEI Group’s NEXUS event as one of the most exciting places to invest in this year.

The two firms have registered fund management businesses with the Asset Management Association of China – a legal requirement for raising capital or investing onshore.

Kiyosei Sugioka has been seconded to New York to serve as head of ORIX Life Investments, according to a memo seen by PEI.

The firm has appointed Michael Hu, a former managing director at Ardian, to lead its regional investment and business development activities from its new office in Singapore.

The co-chief executive's comments coincide with a raft of Japanese buyout funds returning to market to capitalise on rising investor demand.

A raft of Japanese buyout funds are coming to market simultaneously amid rising LP demand for countries that offer strong DPI.

The country’s life insurers have offloaded fund stakes and halved their annual commitments partly due to current and impending capital requirements.

The top-ranking firms in the 2023 PEI Awards are a case study in how to successfully navigate a difficult market.

For the eighth year running, KKR takes home the prize for firm of the year in Southeast Asia.

The outpost will be the European growth and buyout firm’s fourth globally after Paris, London and Boston.