Performance
AVCJ daily bulletin returns June 10
AVCJ's daily bulletin will not be published on Thursday June 9 due to the public holiday in Hong Kong.
China’s NSSF posts 15.2% investment return for 2015
China’s National Council for Social Security Fund (NSSF) generated an investment return of 15.19% last year, up from 11.69% in 2014.
It's good to talk: PE's communication imperative
Asian private equity has in recent years discovered the benefits of greater media and public engagement
PE-backed Jones the Grocer folds in Australia again
The Australian operation of Jones the Grocer, a gourmet food retailer backed by L Capital Asia, has entered voluntary administration for the second time in two years.
China buyouts: Small beginnings
China holds many potential buyout deals, but the challenge for GPs is making sure they can complete their goals for the companies
Morgan Stanley marks down India's Flipkart again
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund Trust has marked down its investment in Flipkart for the second quarter in a row, reducing its estimate of the Indian online retail giant by 15.5%.
Asia leads first quarter global fintech investments
VC-backed companies in Asia led a worldwide surge of investments in financial technology companies in the first quarter of 2016, according to a new report from KPMG and CB Insights (CBI).
CPPIB names Asia, international head Mark Machin as CEO
Mark Machin, head of international and Asia president at Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), will become the pension fund’s next global president and CEO. The appointment comes as CPPIB’s annual report indicates a continued ramp up in its...
LPs slow new commitments to emerging markets PE - survey
Investor sentiment on emerging markets private equity appears to be weakening, with 40% of respondents in EMPEA’s global limited partners survey planning to increase commitments to fund managers in 2016, down from 46% last year.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority doubles alternatives commitments in 2015
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) made new or approved private equity and real estate commitments of $9.7 billion in 2015, double the previous year’s allocation.
AVCJ daily bulletin returns May 3
AVCJ's daily bulletin will not be published on Monday May 2 due to the Labor Day public holiday in Hong Kong.
Rocket Internet cuts valuation on fashion portal, raises $339m
Start-up incubator Rocket Internet and Sweden's Investment AB Kinnevik have committed EUR300 million ($339 million) to their emerging markets-focused online fashion portal Global Fashion Group (GFG), at a valuation of EUR1 billion.
SoftBank defends under fire COO Nikesh Arora
Japanese technology conglomerate SoftBank has spoken out in defense of Nikesh Arora, its president and COO - and presumed successor to CEO Masayoshi Son - who has been accused of conflict of interest and poor investment performance.
AVCJ daily bulletin returns April 5
AVCJ's daily bulletin will not be published on April 4 due to a public holiday in Hong Kong for the Ching Ming Festival.
AVCJ daily bulletin returns March 29
AVCJ's daily bulletin will take a short break for the Easter holiday. Publication will resume on March 29.
PE investors make part-exit from IMAX China
CMC Capital Partners and FountainVest Partners have made a partial exit from IMAX China after agreeing to an extended lock-up period for the rest of their shares.
GPs focus on operational value-add in slowing China - AVCJ Forum
China's economic slowdown can create better investment opportunities for long-term private equity investors who are value-oriented and operationally focused, as entrepreneurs are becoming more receptive to the asset class.
AVCJ daily bulletin returns February 11
AVCJ's daily bulletin will take a short break for the Lunar New Year holiday. Publication will resume on February 11.
Hong Kong is world's fifth fastest-growing start-up ecosystem – study
Hong Kong's start-up ecosystem is expanding rapidly from a low base and was the fifth fastest-growing ecosystem globally last year, according to a new report.
Australia's Future Fund trims PE exposure
Australia’s Future Fund has lowered its private equity allocation slightly and boosted its cash holdings, reflecting concerns over increased risk due to changes in lending and public policy across markets.
Asia PE returns will rise as GP skills develop
Distributions from private equity funds in Asia, which have in the past been lackluster compared to those in certain developed markets, are expected to rise as the industry matures and GPs develop their skill sets.
Anchorage speaks out on Dick Smith investment
Anchorage Capital Partners has spoken out for the first time about the demise of its former portfolio company, Dick Smith Electronics, for which the Australian GP has attracted much criticism.
Uber expects China to be bigger than US in 2016
Sam Gellman, general manager of Uber Hong Kong, says the ride-hailing company expects China to be an even bigger market for it than the US in the next year.
VC-backed SE Asia e-commerce sites to merge
Moxy and Bilna, two VC-backed Southeast Asia e-commerce sites focused on female customers, have agreed to merge.