Opinion
PE and Chinese outbound investment
Who writes CITIC Private Equity's scripts? The day after the conclusion of the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting, where China and its role in the global economy was inevitably an area...
Greater China | 01 Feb 2012
Private equity and Asia’s new rich
On two occasions last week, fund managers told me they were looking to attract capital, but not from the standard institutional LP. Is this a coincidence or the start of a new trend? It’s not yet clear. But one contributing factor of which we can be...
Fundraising | 18 Jan 2012
The irresistible rise of corporate VC
Corporate venture capital units are the elephant in the room. No matter where you tread in the VC sphere, these operators make an appearance – but rarely in the same form.
Venture | 11 Jan 2012
Don’t lose your head in a hot market
As we head into 2012, will investors’ appetite for Asian private equity be checked? Apparently not.
Fundraising | 04 Jan 2012
The growing importance of investor relations
As Asian private equity continues to evolve into a true asset class, the role of investor relations and fundraising professionals has become increasingly important. Over the years, I’ve watched as private equity firms place ever more emphasis on the...
Regulation | 21 Dec 2011
Asian private equity to return to full force in 2012?
As it is customary for this time of the year, many of the professionals in Asian private equity are beginning to go on their holidays. While dealmaking activity continues for some of the harder working ones, it is clear that activity is becoming slower....
Fundraising | 15 Dec 2011
Sharing ideas in India
I was in India last week for our local event, the final one of the year, which successfully took place in Mumbai. As usual, key executives of the local private equity industry got their chance to share their views on the market with their peers from other...
South Asia | 08 Dec 2011
Established Indian GPs shine in fundraising
It's not secret that many private equity firms are gearing up for a major fundraising spree in Asia. From the global firms like KKR, Bain and TPG to the Asia-based regional funds and focused, country-specific funds, private equity vehicles are in the...
South Asia | 23 Nov 2011
AVCJ Forum Keynotes: Asia becomes even more important
As most of you know, our annual AVCJ Asian Private Equity & Venture Forum took place successfully in Hong Kong last week. The sold-out crowd was treated to, amongst other things, insights from some of the most successful dealmakers in the world and plenty...
GPs | 17 Nov 2011
Congratulations to our award winners
On behalf of my colleagues at the Asian Venture Capital Journal, I will like to congratulate the winners of our 2011 AVCJ Asian Private Equity and Venture Capital Awards.
Performance | 10 Nov 2011
Asia fundraising – more than just a renminbi story
The last few years have not been good for most Asian private equity fundraisers. The global financial crisis made the usual institutional investors shied away from the asset class, forcing funds already in the market to scale back their targets slightly....
Fundraising | 03 Nov 2011
Last chance to vote in the AVCJ Awards
We are now in the final stretch of our 2011 AVCJ Private Equity & Venture Capital Awards. These awards were launched 11 years ago with the specific aim of recognizing and rewarding excellence in the pan-Asia Pacific private equity and venture capital...
Performance | 26 Oct 2011
Corporate Japan looks for growth overseas
Japanese companies need to take on the world. Local private equity professionals at the 2011 AVCJ Private Equity & Venture Forum Japan conference in Tokyo, which I am chairing, see globalization as the major current theme for corporate Japan. Indeed,...
North Asia | 19 Oct 2011
Launching the AVCJ PE Week website…
Optimism is once again in the air as the markets continue to recover and the private equity world gets ready to converge in Asia for the AVCJ Private Equity & Venture Forum. Now in its 24th year, the conference has become an ecosystem in itself and will...
Greater China | 12 Oct 2011
Countdown to the AVCJ Forum
In just over a month, we will be holding our 24th Annual AVCJ Private Equity & Venture Forum in Hong Kong. As in the past, AVCJ’s annual event has attracted the biggest and most influential names in the private equity industry including such leaders...
GPs | 06 Oct 2011
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AVCJ Private Equity & Venture Forum - Australia and New Zealand 2012
Australasian PE: Driving returns for future growth
The annual AVCJ Australia and New Zealand conference will offer attendees a comprehensive view of the challenges and opportunities that currently exist, as well as a platform to form relationships with key industry professionals and investors from both the domestic and overseas markets.
Date: 7-9 March 2012
Venue: The Westin Sydney
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AVCJ Private Equity & Venture Forum - Indonesia 2012
Untapped Potential: Indonesian PE Surges Ahead
Indonesia is the next South-East Asian private equity hotspot. The AVCJ Indonesia Forum will give attendees an introduction to the risks and rewards on offer in this burgeoning market. Don't miss your chance to hear local and regional experts share their thoughts on how to effectively navigate Indonesia's private equity environment and the best ways to access key sectors. The Forum will also provide the opportunity to network with senior private equity executives including limited partners from across the globe, government officials and business icons.
Date: 20 March 2012
Venue: InterContinental Jakarta Midplaza
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