Private Equity
Long shunned as uninspiring, Japan is getting a second look from global firms and LPs – thanks partly to its underperforming neighbours.
8 min read · 20 September 2013
Is the higher level of commitments from North American LPs to Cinven’s new fund good news for other European GPs still on the road? Not necessarily, writes Yolanda Bobeldijk
3 min read · 20 September 2013
The concept of venture philanthropy is still new in Asia – but one leading private equity professional believes it will catch on.
3 min read · 20 September 2013
China continues to top the priority lists of North American LPs allocating to Asia. But as investors get more experienced, they are seeking out more specialised strategies.
3 min read · 20 September 2013
Chinese GPs are running low on exit options, but the barriers to unconventional routes – like secondary sales to other GPs – remain high.
3 min read · 20 September 2013
With LBOs expected to increase in China, domestic banks are learning the nuances of leverage financing through their offshore units
3 min read · 20 September 2013
India has come back into favour as the top emerging markets destination, followed by China and Southeast Asia, according to a global survey by Ernst & Young.
2 min read · 20 September 2013
The Hong Kong-based spinout from HSBC expects to raise its seventh fund later this year – its first as an independent shop.
1 min read · 20 September 2013
The Chinese sovereign wealth fund has appointed Li Xiaopeng as head of the board of supervisors, while the position of chairman remains open.
1 min read · 20 September 2013
The Chinese powerhouse has acquired Alma Lasers for an enterprise value of $220m, Israel's largest-ever technology acquistion by a Chinese buyer.
2 min read · 20 September 2013
