Private Equity
A slew of new financial regulations and proposals from the US and Europe are extending their reach into Asia, potentially damaging international investment between the regions.
6 min read · 05 January 2013
Veteran fundraiser Michael Hewett plans to leave the embattled firm, whose future is contingent upon deftly deploying Fund III’s €2.4bn of remaining dry powder.
3 min read · 05 January 2013
For anyone who wasn’t quite convinced: the anticipated pick-up in LBO activity has arrived.
3 min read · 05 January 2013
A combination of financial distress and increased regulation in the West and the maturation of the primary fund market in the East are leading Asia’s secondary market to more complex deal structures. Secondary directs feature, but so too do more Asia-specific transactions, writes Jenny Blinch.
6 min read · 05 January 2013
On the heels of reports Hopu planned to wind down, Fang Fenglei's firm has struck a deal with seven other investors including Temasek to back China's largest orange plantation.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The management buyout of HSBC Private Equity (Asia) completed Tuesday. Some 16 professionals have joined new firm Headland Capital Partners.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Where should an Australia-focused fund top out in order to avoid bumping up against the offshore funds in the country’s limited large cap market? Quay Partners’ Jake Burgess talks maximum fund sizes and argues there is more room at the top.
8 min read · 05 January 2013
The Chinese private equity firm last year invested $30.5m in the real estate service provider for a 19% stake.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The $14.2bn pension has increased its commitment to Energy Capital Partners II from $40m to $75m and recently committed $50m to Bertram Capital’s second fund.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
The firm has teamed with Leonard Green to de-list the iconic clothing retailer, having originally backed it for $500m in 1997 and taken it public in 2006.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
