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Corporate VC in China healthcare: Formula for success

Despite the rapid growth of the Chinese pharmaceutical industry, corporate venture capital so far has not built a large presence. Industry participants say this shows the market, though booming, is still immature

  • Greater China
  • 02 March 2016
China exits: Open to alternatives

With China’s public markets still dogged by uncertainty – and, at time of writing, new share offerings suspended – PE investors are looking at other options. Trades in particular are getting more traction

  • Exits
  • 29 October 2015
China distress: After the boom

China’s slowing growth has created a wave of corporate defaults, and these bad debts should be put up for sale. Not all foreign investors are ready to jump in, though, conscious of the difficulties in extracting value

  • Credit/Special Situations
  • 18 August 2015
The crystal ball: Predictions for 2015

From China and India to Southeast Asia and Japan, private equity professionals give their perspectives on the year to come for fundraising, investments and exits

  • North Asia
  • 17 December 2014
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.

  • GPs
  • 12 November 2014
India economics: The Modi effect
India economics: The Modi effect

The election of Narendra Modi has breathed new hope into India’s beleaguered economy, with private equity investors anticipating much-needed reforms. But the road to recovery is long and likely uneven

  • Infrastructure
  • 13 August 2014
FATCA compliance: A ticking clock
FATCA compliance: A ticking clock

As of July 1, PE firms were supposed to have taken the first step towards compliance with the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). Few in Asia can exist beyond the regulatory web

  • North America
  • 02 July 2014
Held to account: The Big Four in China

A legal ruling might ban the Big Four accounting firms’ China affiliates from working on US-listed Chinese companies. VCs aren’t worried about IPO prospects, but there are longer-term concerns

  • Advisory
  • 12 February 2014
Value Creation: Shock and awe?
Value Creation: Shock and awe?

Asian GPs are building up their operational resources to support portfolio companies, but the true value of expertise is knowing when and where to make influence count

  • GPs
  • 08 January 2014
KPMG's Australia PE head switches to Singapore role

Andrew Thompson, head of private equity at KPMG Australia, is relocating to Singapore where he will take up a Southeast Asia-focused position with the firm.

  • People
  • 08 November 2013
China's VIEs: A political football
China's VIEs: A political football

The investment structure that has underpinned foreign investment in China’s internet and telecom sectors is being questioned by investors and regulators. Is the VIE dead and, if so, what could replace it?

  • Regulation
  • 24 April 2013
Going walkabout: Australian outbound investment

Taking portfolio companies from Australia into Asia represents a major opportunity for private equity. Pan-regional funds see it as a key part of their strategy, but can domestic players join the party?

  • Australasia
  • 27 February 2013
KPMG hires PwC's Ambarish Dasgupta

KPMG India has hired Ambarish Dasgupta, former consulting leader with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) India, to head up its management consulting practice in Mumbai.

  • South Asia
  • 19 February 2013
KPMG India appoints new PE head, Utamsingh leaves firm

KPMG India has appointed Vikram Hosangady, its head of transaction services, as its new private equity leader. His predecessor, Vikram Utamsingh, has left the company.

  • South Asia
  • 07 February 2013
India webinar: Relighting the fire
India webinar: Relighting the fire

Investor sentiment toward Indian private equity has weakened considerably over the last year. AVCJ, supported by KPMG, hosted a webinar in December at which industry leaders assessed the various challenges

  • South Asia
  • 03 January 2013
KPMG opens Myanmar office

KPMG is opening an office in Myanmar, becoming the first of the Big Four accounting firms to establish a presence in the frontier market.

  • Southeast Asia
  • 30 October 2012
Japan outbound investment: Go local to go global

Cash-rich corporates have led the surge in outbound investment from Japan, buoyed by easy access to debt and the strength of the yen. What role are Japanese GPs playing in this buying spree?

  • North Asia
  • 05 September 2012
China portfolio management: Accounting on the wild side
China portfolio management: Accounting on the wild side

As private equity firms pay more attention to financial management and value-add in Chinese portfolio companies, recruiting a CFO with the right blend of skills and experience is vital – but difficult

  • Advisory
  • 29 August 2012
Mercury Capital poaches Crescent investment director

Australian mid-market private equity firm Mercury Capital has reportedly hired Christopher Criddle, partner and investment director at rival firm Crescent Capital Partners.

  • People
  • 21 August 2012
RMB partnership funds face tax trouble
RMB partnership funds face tax trouble

The Chinese government is preparing legislation that clarifies how GPs and LPs are taxed on gains derived from local currency partnership funds. Clearer guidelines would help, but it likely means a larger tax bill

  • Greater China
  • 09 May 2012
India hospitals: Capital cure
India hospitals: Capital cure

Badly in need of consolidation and infrastructure investment, India’s hospital chains are an attractive target for private equity. But identifying suitable targets and getting them to scale up remains a challenge

  • Healthcare
  • 02 May 2012
PremjiInvest invests $24m in India's Trent

PremjiInvest, the private equity vehicle backed by Wipro Group chairman Azim Premji, has channeled INR1.2 billion ($24 million) into Trent, the retail arm of Indian conglomerate Tata Group.

  • PIPEs
  • 22 March 2012
Indian LPs: Emerging or defunct?
Indian LPs: Emerging or defunct?

Having a larger domestic LP base in India could create a more sustainable fundraising environment for GPs, but few industry participants expect institutions to be let off the leash in the near term

  • LPs
  • 22 March 2012
Indonesia investment: Uncharted territory
Indonesia investment: Uncharted territory

For all its attractions, Indonesia remains a difficult – and expensive – market for foreign private equity firms. Identifying value rests on building up local knowledge and expertise

  • Southeast Asia
  • 14 March 2012
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