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High entry multiples are forcing private equity firms to get creative Down Under.

'The fact that half of all private equity investors think ESG investing will in itself boot their portfolio returns should be a wake up call to anyone who still thinks ESG is a 'nice to have' or a PR tool,' said founder Jeremy Coller.

ATP, the €129bn Danish pension, is the latest institutional investor to launch a long-hold strategy. It won't be the last.

As private equity carves out a niche in the highly-liquid Thai market, PEI outlines Thailand's key players, deal environment and long-term outlook.

Hong Kong-based Ascentium Group was founded in 2020 by James Lee, former head of Asia distribution at Credit Suisse.

Australia has put the worst of covid behind it, and opportunities for investment in infrastructure-style assets abound, say Pacific Equity Partners managing directors Andrew Charlier and Evan Hattersley.

Buoyed by strong tailwinds from digital disruption and the entrance of new fund managers, the growth equity space offers a compelling proposition for investors, say Moonfare’s Steffen Pauls and Winson Ng.

Only 10% of Asian PE deals had insurance last year, versus 80% of those in North America.

Malaysia’s four largest public investors, representing about $400bn of AUM, have developed an appetite for private equity.

Blue Owl’s creation follows Altimar shareholder approval and the court’s denial of Sixth Street’s bid to block the deal.