
Uncertain times: The outlook for Asia

Private equity activity is lagging in Asia across fundraising, investment and exits as a result of political and economic headwinds. But there is still appetite for new managers and strategies
Uncertainty and volatility have plagued Asian private equity in 2019. From US-China trade tensions and Brexit to a rationalization of unicorn valuations and a revising of growth prospects, a host of political...
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