LPs
CIC benefits as AIA HK IPO prices high
China Investment Corporation (CIC) stands to benefit as a key investor as insurer AIA, the Asian arm of troubled American International Group (AIG), priced at the top of its range, valuing the company at some $30.5 billion, amid heavy investor demand....
Partners Group in Asia
At its annual investor roundtable in Hong Kong last week, Partners Group, the Zug-headquartered $25 billion private markets investment management firm, outlined its global strategy and its view of fundamental investment drivers post the GFC.
Awards finalists – the people's choice
This year's list of finalists for the AVCJ Asian Private Equity & Venture Capital Awards, released for public voting this week, was the result of the first ever open call for nominations in the Awards’ ten-year history.
CIC opens in Hong Kong
PRC SWF the China Investment Corporation (CIC) is setting up an office in Hong Kong, its first formal business operation outside the Mainland, and has engaged Laurence Lau, former Vice-Chancellor of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and former...
Marcel Erni of Partners Group
The question of GPs’ long-term experience in Asia is among LPs’ biggest concerns, says Founder and Vice Chairman of Partners Group Marcel Erni, adding that funds are largely still looking to prove that their model can work in “difficult cycles.”
Shanghai QFLP program for non-Chinese RMB LPs approved
The pilot Qualified Foreign Limited Partners (QFLP) guidelines floated in Shanghai to allow international LPs to invest into Shanghai-incorporated RMB-denominated private equity funds have been approved by China’s central financial regulators, according...
Japan's GPIF to enter emerging markets equities
Japan's $1.4 trillion Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) is planning to begin investments in emerging markets equities for the first time after historically focusing on domestic bonds and securities, with 9% in developed-markets securities.
KKR and Korea's NPS team up for Colonial US pipeline investment
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR) has joined forces with Korea’s National Pension Service (NPS) to take a 23.44% stake in Alpharetta, GA-headquartered Colonial Pipeline Company, in a deal said to be worth about KRW1 trillion ($895 million).
Canada's Teck sees CIC stake triple value
The CEO of Canadian diversified mining business Teck Resources Ltd. has emphasized the success of the China Investment Corporation (CIC)'s July 2009 $1.5 billion private placement into the company, which he said had tripled in asset value since the deal....
GIC, Temasek to list investees in return of big SGX IPOs
Global Logistic Properties Ltd. (GLP), the international logistics business owned by Singapore SWF the Government of Singapore Investment Corp. (GIC), plans to raise S$3.45 billion ($2.64 billion) in an SGX listing which could be the largest in Singapore...
London's MaxCap appoints Syed for family office APAC exposure
London-headquartered multi-family office and investment management group MaxCap Partners has announced the engagement of Mohammad Kamal Syed as its CEO, emphasizing his experience in Asia Pacific markets, while founding CEO Michael George steps down to...
Speed bumps ahead for Asian private equity returns
Asia Pacific has had a very good GFC – almost too good.
What drives your private equity returns?
International investors may face something of a context shift when they look to enter Asia and actually derive returns from the region.
Industry Q&A: Bruno Raschle
Bruno E. Raschle, Executive Chairman at Zurich-based fund of funds Adveq Management, talks about Asia-focused trends among GPs, LPs and regulators, and what this implies for the future of the asset class in the region.
CalPERS PE data highlights MOR Asia
The California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) has customarily acted as a bellwether for, and key influencer of, institutional support for private equity.
Which way for Asian private equity?
The release of CalPERS's latest fund performance results comes at an interesting time.
GP/LP Faceoff: Investing Indonesia
AVCJ spoke to four prominent GPs and LPs to ascertain their real thoughts on investments into Indonesia.
StepStone opens Beijing office, recruits Su for Managing Director role
Leading customized portfolio management and fund of funds firm StepStone Group has appointed Weichou Su, formerly an MD with China-focused investment banking and private equity firm the Hina Group, as Managing Director for its new Beijing office, which...
CDC under scrutiny for Asia, other expenses
The UK's development policy investor Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC), which participates in many Asia-focused funds, is under review by the UK International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell, following press enquiries about its staff's...
Axis Bank to complete exit from private equity fund
India's Axis Bank is about to complete its exit from its Axis Private Equity platform, pending the results of discussions with LPs in its INR600 crore ($130 million) fund, according to comments by Shikha Sharma, the bank's CEO.
Acumen India director Sahni quits for healthcare with Global Impact
Varun Sahni, formerly India Director with US-headquartered international social venture fund Acumen, is now launching his own private equity vehicle, Global Impact Investors (GII), targeting to raise $100 million, with a focus on services in emerging...
SBI and Abu Dhabi to form Africa-focused fund
SBI Holdings Inc., a Japanese financial conglomerate with private equity and venture capital arms, and Invest AD, a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Council, announced the formation of a new Africa-focused fund management company, with target regions...
CIC may see functional restructuring
China Investment Corporation, the $300 billion SWF, may be in line for restructuring plans that could see it broken into up to three functional divisions targeting equity and strategic resources investments, according to reports.
South Korean SWF KIC to receive $5 billion of fresh capital
South Korean SWF the Korea Investment Corporation (KIC) is to receive up to $5 billion from public finances to add to its $35 billion of capital, and may look at more partnerships with other international SWFs, according to official statements.