The communicators: Investor relations in Asia
GPs in Asia are devoting more resources to investor relations in response to increased reporting requirements and a challenging fundraising environment. But finding the right IR formula is not easy
Distance has always been a challenge for Australia-based buyout firm Pacific Equity Partners (PEP). An investor from New York is 14 hours behind Sydney and the flight time between the two cities is upwards...
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