AVCJ Events
The 20-year review
AVCJ's Japan Forum has been going for two decades, a period during which the industry has embarked on several roller-coaster journeys. For now, though, the market appears to be in good health
Trade war to trigger manufacturing revolution - M&A Forum
China-US trade tensions will drive a second wave in the One Belt One Road Initiative (OBOR) as Chinese companies relocate lower-end manufacturing to new markets, according to Victor Fung, group chairman of Fung Group, a Hong Kong multinational with interests...
AVCJ daily bulletin returns June 10
AVCJ's daily bulletin will not be published on Friday June 7 due to the public holiday in Hong Kong.
VC investors excited by Vietnam's tech talent - AVCJ Forum
Vietnam’s deepening pool of technology talent could be its biggest asset as the country evolves from a nascent start-up ecosystem to one capable of generating multiple unicorns.
Technology key to Vietnam consumer deals - AVCJ Forum
Technology is a critical factor for any investor looking to participate in the Vietnam consumer story, whether they are backing retail businesses directly or any sector proxies, industry participants told the AVCJ Vietnam Forum.
AVCJ daily bulletin returns May 14
AVCJ's daily bulletin will not be published on May 13 due to a public holiday in Hong Kong.
AVCJ daily bulletin returns May 2
AVCJ's daily bulletin will not be published on Wednesday, May 1 due to the Labor Day public holiday in Hong Kong.
Investors prioritize policy continuity in Indonesia - AVCJ Forum
Both candidates in Indonesia’s presidential election continue to claim victory, but unofficial counts conducted by polling agencies that point to another term for Joko “Jokowi” Widodo are a source of comfort for investors seeking stability.
Indonesia: All about the tech
The center of gravity within Indonesia's private markets appears to have shifted from PE to VC. Is it a structural or a cyclical phenomenon?
AVCJ daily bulletin returns April 23
AVCJ's daily bulletin will take a short break for the Easter holiday. Publication will resume on April 23.
AVCJ daily bulletin returns April 8
AVCJ's daily bulletin will not be published on April 5 due to a public holiday in Hong Kong for the Ching Ming Festival.
GPs bullish on Chinese IPOs - AVCJ Forum
Private equity investors believe it will become easier to take companies public in China as the country steps up the pace of capital markets reform, creating a system that is more in line with international norms.
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...
FOMO is the biggest risk for China investors - AVCJ Forum
The best way for private equity and venture capital investors to manage their China risk is to not deploy capital if they are only motivated by a fear of missing out (FOMO), GPs told the AVCJ China Forum.
China PE investors prioritize long-term development - AVCJ Forum
Long-term structural reforms rather than short-term issues regarding trade tensions and liquidity preoccupy China-focused private equity investors, though they are happy to take advantage of any immediate moderation in valuations.
Australian LPs struggle to recruit PE talent - AVCJ Forum
Recruitment is the biggest challenge for Australian institutional investors as they look to deepen their participation in private equity, senior executives told the AVCJ Australia & New Zealand Forum.
LPs question fees on long-dated PE funds – AVCJ Forum
Funds that are structured to hold assets for extended periods make sense – given the increasing number of companies that want to delay going public or avoid it altogether – but fees remain an issue, institutional investors told the AVCJ Australia...
Australian LPs strengthen GP ties through co-investment - AVCJ Forum
Australian LPs want to establish deep relationships with portfolio GPs – where they can play an additive role in the investment management process – and see co-investment as one of the best ways of achieving this.
AVCJ daily bulletin returns February 8
AVCJ's daily bulletin will take a short break for the Lunar New Year holiday. Publication will resume on February 8.
Asia start-ups: Global reach
Asian start-ups are under increasing pressure to head off competition by pursuing global expansion agendas in their earliest stages of development. They must pay careful attention to social disparities
AVCJ daily bulletin returns January 2
AVCJ's daily bulletin is taking a short break for the festive holiday season.
Talking points: 2018 in quotes
What industry participants had to say at AVCJ events on deployment during times of uncertainty, responding to technological disruption, spin-outs in China, portfolio diversification, and VC exits
Taiwan PE remains a tough sell for LPs – AVCJ Forum
Appreciation of Asia’s private equity has grown among LPs as commitments to the asset class pay off in developed and emerging markets, but investing in Taiwan is difficult to justify due to the absence of a strong local identity.
Taiwan start-ups must think globally - AVCJ Forum
Taiwanese entrepreneurs should leverage local technology talent and use their home market as a testing ground for products and services that have global appeal, industry participants told the AVCJ Taiwan Forum.