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Russia’s sovereign wealth fund seeks Chinese partners
Russia’s first sovereign wealth fund, the $10 billion Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), which was set up in June, is seeking Chinese partners to co-invest in deals, Caixin reported.
CIC participates in $600m commitment to Diamond S Shipping
China Investment Corp. (CIC) is part of a group that has agreed to invest more than $600 million in Diamond S Shipping, enabling the energy-focused transportation company to buy 30 medium-range vessels and related charters. Diamond S already has a fleet...
CIC announces 11.7% return on global investments for 2010
China Investment Corp. (CIC) saw a 11.7% return on its offshore investments in 2010, a year in which its exposure to alternative investments – such as private equity, hedge funds, real estate and infrastructure – increased sharply to 21% from 6% in...
CIC appoints new CIO
China Investment Corporation (CIC) has appointed Li Keping as its new chief investment officer. Li, who was formerly vice chairman of the $130 billion National Social Security Fund, replaces Gao Xiqing, according to Reuters.
Blackstone exited Chinese agricultural firm due to PR concerns
Blackstone Group earlier this year exited its investment in Dili Group, the parent company of a Chinese vegetable trading firm, after being warned that its involvement would complicate moves to raise prices, the Financial Times reported, citing people...
Lexington closes largest-ever secondaries fund at $7b
Lexington Partners has closed its latest secondary fund at $7 billion, making it the largest-ever secondaries offering, Dow Jones reported, citing people familiar with the situation. The fund includes separate accounts – including one held by China...
The benefits of making yourself heard
In a recent conversation with a prominent venture capitalist, I was asked about the value in speaking at an AVCJ event. For those of us in the company, it is almost a no-brainer.
Huaneng Renewables in $800m Hong Kong IPO
Huaneng Renewables has raised HKD6.23 billion ($800 million) through its second attempt at an IPO in Hong Kong, supported by cornerstone investors including China Investment Corporation, Temasek Holdings and Standard Chartered Private Equity (SCPE).
Origo buys stake in Chinese molybdenum miner
China-focused Origo Partners has purchased a 20% stake in Moly World, a molybdenum miner based in Inner Mongolia, for $10 million. As part of the deal, Origo Resources International, a commodities trading firm owned by the private equity firm, will receive...
Vehicles of the state
Closely followed yet widely misunderstood, sovereign wealth funds are making a big impression on private equity in Asia
History shows that PE is set to benefit from China’s spend
Fears that the value of the US dollar will continue its downward spiral have prompted central banks across Asia to look at alternative investment routes to hedge their exposure to assets related to the currency. For China, with approximately $3 trillion...
Rising pressures in Chinese private equity
IN THE PAST FEW YEARS, PRIVATE equity and venture capital firms have already established the industry as a credible source of financing for Chinese companies in need of capital. With the recent IPOs of Chinese entities, in particularly NASDAQ (that have...
SWF group forms permanent secretariat
WITH AN INCREASING AMOUNT OF wealth being accumulated domestically, sovereign wealth funds are continuing their efforts to enlarge their exposures in the global markets. A group of them gathered together in Beijing earlier this month for the annual...
New China Life plans IPO
Private equity-backed New China Life is the latest financial behemoth in the PRC to eye a public debut, targeting an up-to $4 billion raise via a duel listing on the Shanghai and Hong Kong exchanges by the end of the year.
China to commit up to $200bn more in CIC - reports
China Investment Corporation (CIC) is set to receive a $100-$200 billion capital injection from the government, the Financial Times reported, adding to the SWF’s current $110 billion under management that has been allocated for overseas investments.
Nature Elements Capital will raise RMB 250 million energy fund
Nature Elements Capital, a Cleantech focused private equity firm in Beijing reportedly plans to raise capital up to RMB250 million ($38.2 million) for a fund that will focus on clean energy projects across Asia.
Buy, buy, buy
While official data out of the PRC varies, most market observers report increasing M&A activity in all segments of the market. Consensus is this will continue for the foreseeable future, and that private equity will want to be more involved
A Capital launches first outbound RMB fund
In the latest move by the Chinese government to promote the PRC’s burgeoning private equity sector, Hong Kong-based PE firm A Capital has partnered with the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Financial Work to launch an reminbi-denominated outbound PE fund.
Origo ups capital in Unipower Battery
China-focused Origo Partners will commit $15 million to electric-vehicle battery maker Unipower Battery as part of a $22 million convertible note offering, coming as the second capital injection from the PE firm into the company in less than a year.
China's PE boom
With M&A activity in China up an impressive 66% year-on-year in 2010, AVCJ drills down deeper to the drivers behind the deals, who’s buying what, and what it means for private equity
Chinese cosmetic manufacturer to sell 39% stake
The PRC's sovereign wealth fund China Investment Corp, an investment arm of Ping An Insurance, and Temasek Holdings, the Singaporean sovereign wealth fund, have emerged as a potential bidders for Shanghai Janhwaa United, one of the largest cosmetic manufacturers...
CIC and Blackstone enter Japan’s distressed space
China Investment Corporation, China’s $300 billion sovereign wealth fund, has reportedly joined forces with US investment giant, the Blackstone Group, to purchase Morgan Stanley’s Japanese loan portfolio at a major discount, according to news reports.
CIC’s new office raises questions about sovereign interests
With the announcement that the China Investment Corporation (CIC) is opening a representative office in Toronto, Canada, the implications of the move are already being bantered about by analysts, industry onlookers and government officials. Some see the...
CIC opens Toronto office
The China Investment Corporation (CIC), China’s $330 billion sovereign wealth fund, has announced that it is opening its first permanent overseas office outside of China and Hong Kong, in Toronto. Rumblings among sources close to CIC as well as informed...