AVCJ Events
Asian GPs see strong demand across multiple exit channels - AVCJ Forum
Private equity exits have proved strong in 2017, with a range of buyers showing an appetite for PE-backed companies, industry participants told the AVCJ Forum.
Specialization key to success in India PE – AVCJ Forum
Private equity has proven its worth as an asset class in India, but industry participants say achieving success in the market requires a specialized approach.
LPs embrace wider role in private equity – AVCJ Forum
LPs are increasingly comfortable with adopting a range of strategies in Asia’s private equity community, industry participants told the AVCJ Forum.
Japan Post Bank pursues global PE strategy – AVCJ Forum
Japan Post Bank’s has fully embraced the global remit of its recently launched private equity program, making commitments to funds around the world through fund-of-funds while considering direct investments in its home market.
New opportunities breed new VCs in Asia – AVCJ Forum
A byproduct of Asia’s technology boom is the emergence of a new generation of GPs that have spun out from global venture capital players and internet companies, with a view to capturing opportunities presented by this fast-moving sector.
Tech, institutionalization drive change in Asia PE – AVCJ Forum
Asian investors must plan to negotiate a China-dominated deal landscape with increased attention to technology and institutionalization trends, according to industry participants at the AVCJ Forum.
Timing, sector selection critical to success in Asia deals - AVCJ Forum
Private equity firms are seeing more deal flow across Asia, but in a climate of high valuations investors must pick the right markets at the right time, and be creative in sourcing opportunities.
PE ownership presents opportunities, challenges for portfolio companies – AVCJ Forum
Private equity ownership can bring significant benefit to a portfolio company, but it can also be challenging for both the investor and the investee.
Active outreach key to middle-market fundraising – AVCJ Forum
Fund managers in Asia’s middle market must demonstrate excellent customer service to make themselves stand out to increasingly overstretched LPs, industry participants told the AVCJ Forum.
LPs demand integrated approach to ESG – AVCJ Forum
Private equity investors are focusing on policy implementation, team culture and transparency as environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices become an increasingly pervasive aspect of GP-LP negotiations.
Timeline: Three decades of Asia private equity
AVCJ was founded in 1987. Here are some landmark events from the industry's development since then
KKR wins firm of the year at AVCJ Awards
KKR was named firm of the year and won the large-cap fundraising prize at the 2017 AVCJ Private Equity & Venture Capital Awards. Yichen Zhang of CITIC Capital was honored as PE professional of the year while PAG Asia Capital and an MBK Partners and Goldman...
Asian GPs seek consistency in ESG initiatives - AVCJ Forum
The focus for private equity firms in Asia has shifted from putting in place environment, social and governance (ESG) policies to implementing these policies across portfolios consistently and in ways that allow their impact to be measured.
Private capital essential amid changing policy environments – AVCJ Forum
As governments worldwide examine their policy commitments to sustainable development, private investors can play a pivotal role in their strategies, industry participants told the AVCJ ESG Forum.
A significant birthday
Among the various events that have contributed to the development of private equity in Asia over the 30 years since AVCJ was established, three stand out as particular game changers
Western sellers could do more to understand Chinese buyers - China M&A Forum
Western sellers should do more to understand Chinese buyers rather than backing away from potentially superior bids due to concerns about regulatory approvals, industry participants told the China M&A Forum.
Philippines fintech growth to include blockchain – AVCJ Forum
The Philippines is likely to follow the lead of other Asian markets by more closely regulating blockchain-based financial transactions as the technology becomes more integral to the country’s economy.
Philippines confidence endures political strife – AVCJ Forum
The Philippines was praised for its political stability as investor wariness around President Rodrigo Duterte’s crackdown on drugs became a recurring talking point at the AVCJ Philippines Forum.
AVCJ daily bulletin returns October 6
There will be no AVCJ bulletin on October 5 due to a public holiday in Hong Kong marking the Mid-Autumn Festival.
AVCJ daily bulletin returns October 3
AVCJ's daily bulletin will not be published on October 2 due to the public holiday in Hong Kong marking China's National Day.
Korea LPs: Credit junkies
Korean institutional investors favor private debt over other alternatives asset classes because of its long tenor and stable cash flows. Multi-credit strategies are likely to launch as more capital is allocated overseas
GPs must be selective in targeting Korea divestments – AVCJ Forum
Korea's push for chaebol reform is expected to create more PE investment opportunities as conglomerates are pressured to divest assets, but GPs told the AVCJ Korea Forum that they have to be careful in picking the right deals because asset quality varies.
AVCJ Awards 2017 - nominations have closed
Nominations for the 2017 AVCJ Private Equity & Venture Capital Awards have now closed. Many thanks for your participation.
Corporate VC offers unique benefits in Southeast Asia – AVCJ Forum
Corporate venture capital investment can fill an important niche in supporting Southeast Asia’s start-up ecosystem, industry participants told the AVCJ Singapore Forum.