East Asia

Lord Malloch-Brown says industry can help end poverty(4)

The UK's Minister for Asia, Africa and the UN called on emerging markets managers not to shirk their social and enviromental responsibilities in the countries where they invest.

Origo Sino-India receives investment from GLG Partners

GLG Partners, a European alternative investment manager, is picking up a 29.6 percent interest in Origo Sino-India.

CVC Asia Pacific closes $4.1bn fund

Fundraising for Asia shows no signs of abating as the pan-Asian buyout firm raises the region's ‘biggest ever fund’, its first since ending a joint venture with Citi.

Intel launches second China fund

The investment arm of global semiconductor manufacturer Intel Corporation has launched its largest country-specific fund to date.

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Goldman, Whitesun invest $30m in café chain in China

Goldman has again teamed on a growth equity deal with Whitesun, a China-focussed private equity firm led by Taiwanese rainmaker Benny Hu.

Lord Malloch-Brown says industry can help end poverty(3)

The UK's Minister for Asia, Africa and the UN called on emerging markets managers not to shirk their social and enviromental responsibilities in the countries where they invest.

Sharia-compliant MENASA fund holds $200m first close(4)

Bahrain’s Ithmaar Bank, Shamil Bank and the Islamic Investment Company have held a first close on their mutli-strategy private equity fund targeting $500 million.

NEA grows Indian office

The Silicon Valley venture firm now has three investment professionals based in Bangalore; the new hires follow founder Dick Kramlich’s move to Shanghai.

Report: TPG eyes 40% stake in Japanese lender(4)

TPG Capital, the US-based private equity firm, is reportedly keen to acquire up to a 40 percent interest in Japan-listed NIS Group, a Tokyo-based lender to small businesses.