Private Equity
The rules governing foreign private equity investment into China are notoriously strict. However, the arrival in June of the Shanghai Pudong New Area policy indicates some barriers are coming down. Hubert Tse reviews the new policy and the improving prospects for foreign private equity firms in China.
7 min read · 05 January 2013
Thousands of PERE readers voted for the individuals, firms and organisations they thought stood out from the crowd in 2009. Here we present the global winners.
10 min read · 05 January 2013
A new rule allows foreign firms to register investment management companies in Shanghai. Are things about to get interesting for the Blackstones of the world?
3 min read · 05 January 2013
A pilot scheme would allow the conversion of up to 50% of an RMB fund from foreign currency, removing a huge hurdle facing foreign investors seeking access to China's private equity market.
3 min read · 05 January 2013
The investment will be used to help banking technology company FINO build a technology platform and expand its network.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
What was expected to be a battle between Bain and Silver Lake for one of the largest-ever private equity deals in China has been put on hold.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
The technology specialist has bought a 13% stake in Nasdaq-listed technology company Spreadtrum Communications.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Of the $1trn of dry powder available globally, Bain & Co estimates $200bn is allocated to the Asia-Pacific region, which is poised for a strong rebound in PE activity by 2012.
3 min read · 05 January 2013
Blackstone and Capital International have reportedly acquired a 30% stake in Chinese agricultural company Dili ahead of its listing on the Hong Kong stock exchange.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Debate by members of the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council on stringent regulations for EU fund managers scheduled for 16 March has been temporarily cancelled.
3 min read · 05 January 2013
