Fundraising

Federation Asset Management – founded by a team of Macquarie alumni – has opened its fundraise to investors with at least A$20,000.

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The ex-founding partner of Fidelity Asia Ventures has merged with a Hong Kong investment advisory to develop 'smart cities' across China.

Capital raised for the firm's first dedicated impact vehicle will make investments under $100m in companies focused on workforce development, agtech, water and energy.

Global managers including Apollo and Pantheon have opened Japan offices in recent years.

Among domestic managers only Baidu Capital, Boyu Capital and China Development Bank have raised larger vehicles.

The asset management giant is targeting as much as $9bn for its fifth flagship private equity vehicle.

The co-founder of BearTooth Advisors has resigned a year after his firm was acquired by the investment bank.

Australia saw robust fundraising and investment activity last year, with a noticeable fall in IPOs and private placements as trade sales cemented their place as the exit route of choice.

Glendower Capital Secondary Opportunities Fund IV has held a final close on $2.7bn, above its target of $2.5bn, leapfrogging two Chinese GPs to the top spot.