East Asia

Citi makes two Turkish venture investments(3)

The venture capital business of Citi Alternative Investments has bought stakes in two Turkey-quoted retail companies as it seeks to increase its exposure to the region.

CVC Asia Pacific buys Taiwan blind maker(2)

CVC Asia Pacific is taking a listed Taiwanese maker of blind and window shutters private for NT$18 billion ($547 million).

Demand still exceeds supply in Asia

The Asian private equity market continues to grow at a rapid rate, but a new report questions whether there are enough quality managers to invest the vast sums pouring into the asset class. James Taylor reports.

ChrysCapital sets record with $1.25bn fund(3)

India’s ChrysCapital has raised $1.25 billion for its fifth fund, surpassing the independent private equity manager’s $1 billion target. The latest fund holds the record of being the largest India-focused fund.

3i North Asia head quits(2)

The UK-based private equity group has lost 20-year veteran Jamie Paton, head of its Hong Kong office and the man charged with leading the firm’s investment activity in North Asia.

ChrysCapital sets record with $1.25bn fund(2)

India’s ChrysCapital has raised $1.25 billion for its fifth fund, surpassing the independent private equity manager’s $1 billion target. The latest fund holds the record of being the largest India-focused fund.

Report: CITIC Securities to set up PE business

The brokerage arm of the China International Trust and Investment Company has reportedly received approval to invest around 15 percent of its net assets in private equity.

CVC Asia Pacific appoints ex-Citigroup banker senior advisor(3)

CVC Asia Pacific has appointed ex- Citigroup investment banking chairman Francis Leung as senior advisor. The appointment comes after three senior executives left the Asian buyout arm last year.

SVB Capital adds two partners

SVB Capital has hired John Dominguez of Hill Capital Management and Vincent Williams of Northern Trust Global Investments to expand its private equity programme.

CVC Asia Pacific buys Taiwan blind maker

CVC Asia Pacific is taking a listed Taiwanese maker of blind and window shutters private for NT$18 billion ($547 million).