Regulation
Chinese PE regulation: Tug-of-war
The National Development and Reform Commission and China Securities Regulatory Commission have yet to resolve their dispute over private equity oversight. Uncertainty isn't helpful to industry...
Greater China |
22 May 2013 | 
China's VIEs: A political football
The investment structure that has underpinned foreign investment in China’s internet and telecom sectors is being questioned by investors and regulators. Is the VIE dead and, if so, what could replace it?
Regulation |
24 Apr 2013 |
China PE and mutual funds: Never the twain shall meet
China’s securities regulator has invited domestic PE firms to raise mutual funds, prompting a rival agency to forbid such a move. Regardless, industry participants are uninspired by this opportunity
Investments |
24 Apr 2013 |
Strained relations: Foreign PE and financial services
Global buyout firms have seen less deal flow in South Korea in recent years, with financial services sector activity a shadow of its former self. This doesn’t necessarily mean they are unwelcome
Financials |
10 Apr 2013 |
On rocky ground: PE’s Mongolia risk factor
Rich in mining resources, Mongolia has a bright economic future, but vulnerability to commodity price shocks and an uncertain political climate have made many investors wary of taking the risk
North Asia |
27 Mar 2013 |
China secondaries: When push comes to shove
China GPs are under pressure to return cash to investors but IPO exits are challenging. Secondary sales are emerging as an option. Who best placed to deliver on the US dollar and renminbi sides?
Secondaries |
06 Mar 2013 |
Asian advocacy: PE associations reach out to regulators
PE practitioners like light-touch regulation and usually prefer to stay at arm's length from government. A combination of global and national pressures has forced industry associations to revisit their strategies
Regulation |
06 Feb 2013 |
The debt deadline: Japans's SMEs at a crossroads
Japan’s Debt Moratorium Law, seen by some industry participants as an impediment to PE deal flow in the last three year, is set to expire at the end of March. Does this spell new opportunities for the industry?
North Asia |
16 Jan 2013 |
China's B-share exodus
China International Marine Containers’ landmark B-share to H-share conversion could be the first of many such migrations. Does Hony Capital’s participation point to a role for private equity?
Greater China |
09 Jan 2013 |
China take-privates: A challenging proposition
Management buyouts of US-listed Chinese companies are all the rage, but these transactions present unique challenges in terms of execution. Only the good survive.
Greater China |
09 Jan 2013 |
PE & PR: Private equity’s public face
Private equity is more entrenched and better understood in some Asian markets than others. What do the various stakeholders - entrepreneurs, government, media, public - make of the asset class?
Regulation |
09 Nov 2012 |
PE & PR: Sustainable alpha
Increasing numbers of PE firms are upping their commitment to environmental and social governance issues at future and existing portfolio companies. What’s their motive?
Portfolio management |
09 Nov 2012 |
PE & PR: A good citizen
Private equity globally is under more scrutiny from more directions than ever before, placing a higher value on good branding and reputation. Does the asset class also suffer from the same profile problem in Asia?
Regulation |
09 Nov 2012 |
Asia fundraising: In Volcker's shadow
With the Volcker Rule and Basel III compliance forcing US financial institutions to pull back from private equity, some Asian GPs are in a state of flux. New fundraising strategies are required
Fundraising |
09 Nov 2012 |
Chinese courts threaten PE protection
Private equity firms routinely use value adjustment mechanisms to incentivize entrepreneurs and offer down-side protection. Two Chinese court rulings have now called them into question.
Regulation |
12 Sep 2012 |
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