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Global LPs steer clear of China - Mergermarket Forum
Geopolitical uncertainty is making global institutional investors increasingly risk-off on Asian private equity – and on China in particular – at a time when overallocation issues are already restraining the pace of commitments to the asset class.
Investors emphasize GP-LP alignment - AVCJ Forum
Eroding the alignment of interest between GP and LP – by tweaking the partnership structure, a manager overstretching to pursue multiple strategies, or conflicts emerging over secondaries – could harm returns at a time when valuations are already...
China fundraising: What LPs want
Investors share the most important qualities that can help Chinese GPs gain traction in a challenging fundraising environment
LPs emphasize self-awareness in China GPs - AVCJ Forum
Chinese GPs that can identify where their strategies might go wrong – and therefore avoid problems before they emerge – are most likely to emerge as winners in a market characterized by rising competition and changing economic circumstances, LPs told...
US CIOs must see Asia if they are to get comfortable with it - AVCJ Forum
Alternatives investment officers from US institutions should involve their senior leadership teams in site visits to Asia if they want to push ahead with emerging markets investment programs, LPs told the AVCJ USA Forum.
LP interview: Allstate Investments
Allstate Investments has gradually increased its exposure to private equity – and Asia specifically – over the last 12 years or so, but the current bullishness around the asset class is cause for concern
LPs see limitations as well as opportunities in Asia co-investment
Co-investment opportunities are increasing in Asia, with LPs pushing for direct exposure to deals and GPs more willing and able to bring them in, but they do not appeal to all institutional investors.
JD Capital reaches $200m final close on second US dollar fund
Chinese GP JD Capital, formerly known as Jiuding Capital, has achieved its target of a $200 million final close on its second US dollar-denominated fund.
LP interview: Allstate branches out
Unencumbered by the volatility that can restrict non-captive LPs, Allstate alters its PE portfolio to reflect fundamental changes in the market. It is scaling back on buyouts and scaling up on Asia