AVCJ Events
Taiwan regulators promise greater transparency – AVCJ Forum
Local regulators stressed their commitment to encouraging private equity investment as industry participants at the AVCJ Taiwan Forum urged the government to appreciate the role the asset class can play in shoring up the island’s slowing economy.
Taiwan can't afford not to have private equity – AVCJ Taiwan
Regulatory reforms that encourage private equity are vital if Taiwan is to revive foreign direct investment flows that trail other parts of Asia and maintain its competitiveness, a visiting US economic official told the AVCJ Taiwan Forum.
VCs cast doubt on dotcom era comparisons - AVCJ Forum
Venture capital investors played down comparisons between the current soaring valuations in the technology space and the dotcom bubble era.
Being global is about being good, not big - AVCJ Forum
The priority when building a global company is creating quality, not necessarily expanding outside your local market, industry participants told the AVCJ Forum.
LPs offer mixed views on GP ownership - AVCJ Forum
Taking a stake in the GP offers benefits to LPs looking to align interests, but not all are willing to do so at the cost of a fund manager's independence.
Silver Lake overcame doubters to secure Alibaba deal – AVCJ Forum
Silver Lake’s 2.2% stake in Alibaba Group is worth more than $6 billion at current market prices, but internal approval for the original investment in the Chinese e-commerce player in 2011 did not come easily.
Best practices plus local skills give Asian GPs the edge - AVCJ Forum
The adoption of industry best practices could give Asian GPs the edge over global players in a regional market that is evolving along different lines to other parts of the world.
More China GPs look to tap outbound opportunity - AVCJ Forum
PE investors are seeing more outbound opportunities as China enters its second stage of development, industry participants told the AVCJ Forum.
VCs worried but enthused by frothy China tech sector - AVCJ Forum
The flood of capital entering China’s technology space is a concern for VC investors, but they remain firm believers in the emerging generation of mobile-enabled consumers that is driving interest in the sector.
PE firms must strike balance between expanding, preserving culture - AVCJ Forum
Private equity firms that expand across multiple strategies benefit from having an institutionalized platform, but creating a consistent culture and delivering consistent performance can be challenging, industry participants told the AVCJ Forum.
Location, talent will define Asia's GP winners - AVCJ Forum
As the Asia's PE market matures, the winners and losers will be defined by those who not only leverage their local presence, but also retain the necessary talent, say industry participants.
Ex-AVCJ chairman elected Nevada state treasurer
Dan Schwartz, former chairman of AVCJ, has been elected Nevada state treasurer, defeating Kim Wallin, the current Democratic state controller.
AVCJ daily bulletin returns October 3
There will be no AVCJ bulletin on October 1-2 due to public holidays in Hong Kong marking China's National Day and the Chung Yeung Festival, respectively.
LPs suffer by chasing growth – AVCJ Forum
Investors in private equity funds are often preoccupied by analysis of potential growth trends and neglect close due diligence of a GP’s ability to generate value over a sustained period of time, industry participants told the AVCJ Korea Forum.
Real assets not overpriced, if you know where to look - AVCJ Forum
There is no shortage of high-quality real assets available to private markets investors despite rising prices in certain areas, industry participants told the AVCJ Real Assets Forum. The onus is on investors to look beyond the obvious.
AVCJ daily bulletin returns July 2
There will be no AVCJ bulletin on Tuesday July 1 due to a public holiday marking the establishment of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
Japan LPs give mixed views on co-investment - AVCJ Forum
More Japanese LPs are recognizing the importance of co-investment for driving returns but some are still put off by the potential risks.
Abe's third arrow is Japan PE's 'best-ever chance' - AVCJ Forum
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's third arrow of structural reform - and his ability to push it through - could present the best-ever opportunity for a resurgent Japan, industry participants say.
PE must prove value credentials to China targets - AVCJ Forum
Private equity investors in China must be more careful picking sectors and prepared to work harder to secure deals and deliver acceptable returns, industry participants told the AVCJ China Forum.
AVCJ daily bulletin returns May 7
AVCJ's daily bulletin will not be published on Tuesday May 6 due to the public holiday in Hong Kong.
AVCJ daily bulletin returns May 2
AVCJ's daily bulletin will not be published on Thursday May 1 due to the Labor Day public holiday in Hong Kong.
AVCJ daily bulletin returns April 22
AVCJ's daily bulletin will take a short break for the Easter holiday. Publication will resume on April 22.
PE seeks post-election certainty in Indonesia – AVCJ Forum
Private equity investors are playing wait-and-see in Indonesia ahead of the country’s parliamentary and presidential elections this year, but they expect activity to rebound, in part driven by a more favorable economy and moderating valuations.
Australian LPs still struggling with co-investment - AVCJ Forum
Australian LPs are increasingly keen on direct investment for the most part alongside portfolio GPs but not all groups are able to build and retain the resources required to participate effectively.