Michelle Phillips

Discussions between stock exchange regulators in the PRC and Taiwan could open a new exit option for private equity, but the politics underpinning the talks mean decisions will take time.

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Hony's John Zhao told delegates that China will come to play a prominent role in international finance faster than people think, according to reports.

The Hong Kong stock market has had two PE exits in as many weeks, activity that some believe signals a broader revival in Greater China's public markets.

China’s venture capital indicators plunged in 2012 as many funds came to the end of life while exits remained difficult.

Private equity investment declined across Asia in 2012 and the trend is expected to continue, according to a recent S&P report. But venture capital deals may start picking up.

Institutional investors overwhelmingly cite deep due diligence as a prelude to new investments, according to an E&Y survey.

Despite the bleak performance indicators of China’s private equity industry in 2012, PricewaterhouseCoopers’ predicts that 2013 could be a record year for the industry.

A review process initiated by the Chinese regulator may decrease the waiting time for IPO approval by removing around 300 companies.

Australian fund manager IFM has made its first investment in a British airport operator, Manchester Airports Group, after helping the company win a bid for London's Stansted Airport.

PEI shares some highlights from the recent HKVCA Asia Private Equity Forum in Hong Kong.