Performance
GIC advises caution, predicts rising global volatility
GIC Private’s investment performance declined for the third consecutive year, with the sovereign wealth fund once again warning of uncertainty driven by high asset valuations, increased risk of monetary policy tightening, and international trade tensions.
CIC's international portfolio generates record-high return
China Investment Corporation (CIC) posted a record-high return of 17.59% on its international portfolio in 2017 – compared to 6.22% the previous year – as the sovereign wealth fund’s total assets reached $941.4 billion.
Temasek’s portfolio reaches $235b in 2018
Temasek Holdings saw its net portfolio value reach S$308 billion ($235 billion) as the Singapore government-controlled investment fund stepped up its investment activity in the 12 months ended March 2018.
AVCJ daily bulletin returns July 3
AVCJ's daily bulletin will not be published on Monday, July 2 due to a public holiday marking the establishment of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
AVCJ daily bulletin returns June 19
AVCJ's daily bulletin will not be published on Monday June 18 due to the public holiday in Hong Kong
Talent shortages hinder Asian LPs' private equity returns
Asian LPs see a shortage of qualified professionals capable of executing investment programs as the biggest obstacle to improving their private equity returns.
CPPIB's Asia private equity exposure tops $13b
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) continues to ramp up its exposure to Asian private equity, with called and uncalled commitments rising 27% to C$17.1 billion ($13.3 billion) for the 12 months ended March 2018.
AVCJ daily bulletin returns May 23
AVCJ's daily bulletin will not be published on May 22 due to a public holiday in Hong Kong.
NASDAQ CEO: Concrete goals essential for successful IPOs
Start-ups looking to go public must have solid plans for long-term growth and clear targets by which their progress can be measured, according to Adena Friedman, president and CEO of NASDAQ.
AVCJ daily bulletin returns May 2
AVCJ's daily bulletin will not be published on Tuesday May 1 due to the Labor Day public holiday in Hong Kong.
AVCJ daily bulletin returns April 6
AVCJ's daily bulletin will not be published on April 5 due to a public holiday in Hong Kong for the Ching Ming Festival.
AVCJ daily bulletin returns April 3
AVCJ's daily bulletin will take a short break for the Easter holiday. Publication will resume on April 3.
Japan benchmarking: Body of evidence
The Japan Private Equity Association is pushing its members towards a performance benchmarking system in the hope that it will help persuade more foreign LPs to back local managers
Asia GPs must spend more time, effort extracting value - survey
Asian PE investors must accustom themselves to longer holding periods and more aggressive value creation initiatives if they are to achieve their target returns in a pricey market, according to Bain & Company.
Cybersecurity: The dark side of disruption
Asian GPs are putting themselves at unnecessary risk by failing to prioritize cybersecurity. However, even smaller players with fewer resources at their disposal can implement effective countermeasures
Privatizations: Big ambitions
A boom in take-private transactions could indicate that the buyout market in Asia has reached a peak
AVCJ daily bulletin returns February 20
AVCJ's daily bulletin will take a short break for the Lunar New Year holiday. Publication will resume on February 20.
Global investors seek more technology exposure - survey
Growth-stage technology has become an attractive investment theme for international LPs and GPs, with both groups planning to increase allocations and devote more resources to the sector, according to a private markets survey conducted by Hamilton...
AVCJ daily bulletin returns January 2
AVCJ's daily bulletin is taking a short break for the festive holiday season.
Simply the best: 17 years of the AVCJ Awards
The original concept for the AVCJ Private Equity & Venture Capital Awards was straightforward: to create a “fun” event that also recognized excellence in the industry in Asia.
2017 AVCJ Awards supplement available for download
The supplement featuring winners of the 2017 AVCJ Private Equity & Venture Capital Awards that appeared with the December 5 issue of the magazine is now available for download.
ESG: Quantifiable benefits
Finding ways to implement environment, social and governance (ESG) policies and track performance with greater consistency has become a priority for some – but by no means all – Asian GPs
India value-add: The professionals
Growing interest in control deals among Indian GPs means increased pressure to demonstrate value-add capabilities. Improving portfolio companies requires attention to the country’s unique corporate landscape
AVCJ journalist wins award
Asian Venture Capital Journal was honored at the 2017 State Street Institutional Press Awards, Asia Pacific, for its private equity coverage.
