East Asia

AIGGIG hires in Japan(3)

Former Deutsche pro Stewart Homler will lead AIG’s expansion in the Japanese alternative investments market.

Blackstone considers $400m China petrochemical deal(4)

The Blackstone Group is said to be mulling a $400 million investment in China’s largest petrochemicals company. The news follows a disappointing NYSE debut for Blackstone’s management company, in which the Chinese government invested $3 billion.

CCMP Asia secures $125m from Washington State(3)

In a record year of private equity investment in Asia, Washington State ups its exposure.

Clifford Chance adds to Asia private equity legal team(3)

International law firm Clifford Chance has hired a private equity specialist from Boston to boost its Asian team in Hong Kong.

Clifford Chance adds to Asia private equity legal team(2)

International law firm Clifford Chance has hired a private equity specialist from Boston to boost its Asian team in Hong Kong.

Abraaj and Dana forge gas alliance(3)

Dubai-based buyout firm Abraaj Capital has entered a strategic alliance with United Arab Emirates gas company Dana Gas, shortly after its record-breaking deal to buy the Egyptian Fertilizers Company.

China to set up $200 billion investment fund(2)

China’s recent $3 billion investment in The Blackstone Group may have been the tip of the iceberg, as the government prepares to launch a $200 billion investment fund modeled on Singapore’s Government Investment Corporation.

Clifford Chance adds to Asia private equity legal team

International law firm Clifford Chance has hired a private equity specialist from Boston to boost its Asian team in Hong Kong.

Deutsche Bank, H&Q partner for $550m China venture(2)

RREEF and H&Q Asia have launched a joint venture to develop Hilton hotels in China.

CDC commits $100m to two China funds as regulations tighten

CDC has committed $100 million to two China-focused funds – CDH China Fund III and CITIC Capital Partners’ maiden China fund.