Asian PE – the show that never stops

More importantly, for the GPs in the room, the number of LPs in attendance has not only increased but has also diversified considerably to include more family offices and investors from overseas. This is another sign that institutions are increasingly more interested in private equity as an investment strategy that can deliver alpha in their portfolios.

Since its launch, the ww Forum has always been a bellwether for the Asian private equity industry, offering snapshots of the past and glimpses of the future. This year's event will be no exception as our high level speakers explore a number of the key issues chosen because of their relevance to the majority of delegates.

One topic I expect to hear much about - from the panels and from the floor during the question and answer sessions that follow - is the role of Asia in the global portfolio. Many institutional investors from North America and Europe are still underweight on emerging markets and want to boost their exposure to GPs in this part of the world. But what is the best way to do it - fund-of-funds, gatekeepers, regional buyout vehicles or country-specific funds? It all depends on individual LP's comfort and experience with the managers in Asia.

Let me stress here and now that the feedback from events channeled to my colleagues and myself is one of the most significant factors in shaping the following year's conference agenda. We want the audience and industry to have a say in the content, so if you have any thoughts on this, please share them.

One question we get asked a lot is what is the difference between the AVCJ Forum and other events? For starters, AVCJ has been around for 25 years and one of the main reasons for this is our willingness to engage with the industry and create a better product, year after year. We thank you for your continued participation.

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