Private equity mood upbeat at ANZ Forum
The mood and sentiment among private equity GPs, LPs and advisors at the AVCJ Private Equity & Venture Forum \ ANZ 2010 in Sydney appears distinctly upbeat, showcasing the strength of Australia's macroeconomic fundamentals.
"Last year, people were talking about hoping for a 2010 that looked like this. This year, it's a reality," said Howard Morgan, Senior Managing Director at New York-headquartered Castle Harlan, the parent...
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