Storm warning: Investors prepare for macro difficulties
The coronavirus outbreak appears to be fast-tracking a long-expected economic downturn. The situation is very different from the aftermath of the global financial crisis, but PE investors may still draw instruction from the events of 2008-2009
Even before the outbreak of coronavirus disease, Asia was seen as heading for a downturn. Bain & Company’s latest regional PE report, the bulk of which was compiled several months ago, warned of global...
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