EMPEA: More than 50% of LPs to expand SE Asia footprint
Global LPs expect to increase commitments to emerging markets in the next two years, including less-penetrated areas such as Southeast Asia and Latin America, according to a survey released by the Emerging Markets Private Equity Association (EMPEA).
The EMPEA Global Limited Partners Survey interviewed 106 LPs headquartered in 28 countries between December 2011 and February 2012. Of those, 75% plan on ramping up investments in emerging markets, while...
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