Manager strategy

Asia remains a hotbed for private equity activity, with Japan in particular expecting busy months ahead, according to Luke Pais, Stella Yuan and Kenzo Nagaoka at EY.

Against the odds, technology has driven a record year for private investment and exits across several emerging markets.

Deals boosted by General Atlantic’s investment in Turkey’s first decacorn set the scene for more activity in the country’s tech and media sectors.

This year’s unprecedented buying spree has left many questioning whether private ownership is an appropriate model for the UK’s best-loved brands. Private Equity International examines how private equity is leaving a lasting mark.

With an increasing number of US funds choosing to domicile in Luxembourg, RBS International’s Ian Harcourt examines the benefits of doing business in the country.

Bringing Gulf-based companies into high-growth markets such as Asia is a proven recipe for outsized returns, say Gulf Capital’s co-founder and CEO Dr Karim El Solh and managing director of investor relations Kaiser Jasrai.

Investment in private equity management companies is poised to proliferate, say Debevoise & Plimpton partners Geoff Burgess and Matt Dickman.

Latin America constitutes the ‘last unconquered stretch’ of the global fundraising picture, according to Philippe Stiernon, chief executive of Bogota-based placement agent ROAM Capital.