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Myanmar pins hopes for nascent PE market on ESG

The launch of an industry body in Myanmar follows several years of sustained growth in the country's private equity sector.

4 min read · 13 November 2019

Zamo Capital: the newest entrant to the GP stakes market

Zamo Capital, set up by LeapFrog Investments co-founder Jim Roth, will back up to six UK-focused impact managers.

3 min read · 13 November 2019

SK Capital holds one-and-done on debut lower mid-market fund

The new vehicle enables the specialty chemicals-focused firm to cover a part of the market increasingly outside the remit of its growing flagship funds, says managing director Jack Norris.

2 min read · 12 November 2019

Petraeus: Geopolitical risk has ‘skyrocketed’

At the Orange County Employees Retirement System’s latest investment committee meeting, the former CIA director and current head of the KKR Global Institute shed light on how his firm manages geopolitical risk.

3 min read · 06 November 2019

SoftBank has learned ‘harsh lessons’ from WeWork, says Masayoshi Son

In a Q2 earnings presentation on Wednesday the tech giant's founder said the firm had misjudged both the value and governance of the co-working business.

2 min read · 06 November 2019

L Catterton’s Thakran: Asia team has reconciled ‘issues’

The chairman had been one of 12 Asia-based partners linked to a proposed spin-out in May.

2 min read · 05 November 2019

Numbers that lie: Private equity metrics aren't always what they seem

Private equity relies on metrics to make some of its most crucial decisions, but do they tell the whole story? In the first of four articles, we take a closer look at the "shapeshifting" EBITDA.

4 min read · 04 November 2019

Ex-Bridgepoint, Inflexion execs raise €440m debut fund for Europe – exclusive

CGE Partners’ offering will hold investments for three to five years but will have scope to transfer assets to a longer-term holding company.

2 min read · 31 October 2019

KKR’s Asian tech fund will join a crowded field

Chinese private equity returns have been impacted by intense competition for technology assets across the Asia-Pacific markets.

3 min read · 30 October 2019

KKR eyes almost $100bn in capital raises – updated

Asia continues to be a priority and the firm will launch a tech fund in the region, according to co-president and co-chief operating officer Scott Nuttall.

3 min read · 29 October 2019

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