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CalPERS CIO Joseph Dear scales back responsibilities
Joseph Dear, chief investment officer at California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), has given up some of his duties at the pension fund as he undergoes treatment for prostate...
LPs |
18 Jun 2013 | 
CITIC Capital’s Yichen Zhang joins EMPEA board
Yichen Zhang, chairman and CEO of CITIC Capital, has joined the board of directors at the Emerging Markets Private Equity Association (EMPEA). He will also sit on the organization’s Asia Council.
Greater China |
18 Jun 2013 |
Lumis, HDFC invest in India’s PeopleStrong
Lumis Partners has teamed up with Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) to invest in PeopleStrong, an Indian human resources outsourcing company. The size of the equity commitment was not disclosed.
Expansion |
14 Jun 2013 |
Motilal Oswal hires Sharad Mittal to head real estate
Motilal Oswal Private Equity (MOPE) has appointed Sharad Mittal as head of its real estate business. The firm is expected to launch an INR6 billion ($104 million) India real estate fund later this year.
South Asia |
14 Jun 2013 |
John Brakey quits as head of PE at Australia's MLC
John Brakey has resigned as head of private equity at MLC, National Australia Bank's (NAB) wealth management division. His replacement is Natalie Meyenn, who moves up from her role as chief investment officer at the PE division.
People |
14 Jun 2013 |
Providence Equity loses Asia MD - report
The head of Providence Equity Partners' Hong Kong office, Patrick Corso, has reportedly resigned. It is the fourth senior departure from the firm's Asian operation since it was established in 2007.
Greater China |
13 Jun 2013 |
CVC hires Korea specialist Charles Huh from Standard Chartered
Charles Huh has joined CVC Capital Partners as a senior managing director responsible for South Korea after spending nine years at Standard Chartered Private Equity (SCPE).
People |
11 Jun 2013 |
FLAG Squadron Asia sees exodus of senior professionals - Update
David Pierce, a partner at FLAG Squadron Asia and formerly head of the Squadron Capital team that merged with FLAG Capital last year, has resigned from the firm. Jacob Chiu, another partner, has also handed in his notice.
People |
06 Jun 2013 |
Former ADB executive named EMPEA CEO
The Emerging Markets Private Equity Association (EMPEA) has named Robert W. van Zwieten as its president and CEO, following the departure of founding president Sarah Alexander earlier this year. His appointment is effective immediately.
People |
04 Jun 2013 |
China’s CIC names ex-ICBC executive to head supervisory board
China Investment Corp. (CIC) has named Xiaopeng Li, a former vice president at Industrial & Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), as head of its supervisory board. He replaces Liqun Jin, who spent five years in the role.
Greater China |
28 May 2013 |
Korea’s National Pension Service appoints new chairman
South Korea’s National Pension Service (NPS) has appointed Kwang Choi, an economist who served as health and welfare minister in the late 1990s, as its chairman and CEO. He replaces Kwang-woo Jun, who stepped down last month.
LPs |
27 May 2013 |
Highland Capital appoints Korea BD director
Highland Capital Management has appointed Jun Park as director of business development in South Korea, with a brief to explore investment opportunities in the country.
North Asia |
23 May 2013 |
NDRC private equity executive moves to CSRC
Liu Jianjun, a senor official at the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) who oversaw the private equity division, has been handed a leading role within the China Securities Regulatory Commission's (CSRC) fund department. The move comes amid...
Greater China |
22 May 2013 |
Korea Teachers Pension Fund appoints new CIO
Korea Teachers Pension Fund (KTPF) has named Park Min Ho as its new CIO, replacing Yun Kyu Lee who is leaving the group. Park was previously head of investment strategy at KTPF.
LPs |
22 May 2013 |
Advent adds operating partners for China chemicals sector
Advent International has made the first additions to its global operating partner program in China, with Michael Ming-Yue Zhu and William Tsao recruited to advise on investment opportunities in the chemicals sector.
People |
16 May 2013 |
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AVCJ Private Equity & Venture Forum - Europe 2013
AVCJ Europe will bring the region's most successful and powerful fund managers to London. Attendees will hear thought-provoking dialogue about investment opportunities and challenges across Asia, and will learn how leading funds have achieved success in the world's most resilient growth engine. Register now, for the opportunity to network with Asian-based firms and some of Europe's largest institutional investors who are looking to expand their portfolios and contacts in Asia.
Date: 13 June 2013
Venue: Commonwealth Club, London
AVCJ Private Equity & Venture Forum - Japan 2013
The 14th Annual AVCJ Japan Private Equity & Venture Forum, taking place on 27-28 June 2013 at the Conrad Hotel in Tokyo, will feature can't miss analysis of Japan's private equity industry including an in-depth look at how the sector can benefit from the rapidly improving economy. After years of low-growth, has a new era finally dawned? Register now to hear from more than 45 of the most experienced and well-respected players in Japan, as well as some of the biggest domestic and international institutional investors.
Date: 27-28 June 2013
Venue: Conrad, Tokyo
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