Alex Lynn
The firm’s founder told HKVCA’s Greater China PE Summit that pessimism about China’s economy was overblown, citing its increasing capacity for innovation and world-class manufacturing capabilities.
Managers hoping to launch a GP stakes strategy may find more luck if they pick a segment or region that is underserved by incumbent players.
Cbus now requires a co-investment ratio of at least 1:1 from any new GP relationship, CIO Brett Chatfield tells PEI.
Raising capital from wealthy individuals requires 'a lot of support, a lot of handholding, a lot of guidance, a lot of education', senior managing director Alex Catterick tells affiliate title PDI.
As the public markets continue to shrink, the case for GPFG’s entry into private equity is not only one of returns but, increasingly, one of diversification.
The development comes as part of an ongoing review of certain current and former EQT employees’ carried interest taxation – in particular, whether it should be taxed as employment income.
Manulife IM has added four APAC GP relationships this year, comprising two in India, one in Australia and another in Japan, senior managing director Liam Coppinger tells PEI.
MBK's China portfolio posted a 45% gain last year, compared with 29% and 12% percent for Korea and Japan, respectively, founder Michael B Kim noted in a letter to LPs.
Idiosyncrasies in fund structuring, tax and regulation create distinctive tests for buyers and sellers considering GP-led processes in Japan.
Tokyo Stock Exchange reforms are presenting take-private opportunities for GPs, including KKR.