Private equity deals to be more robust in 2017: EY

Singapore

ACCORDING to the EY - Private equity briefing: Southeast Asia (April 2017) report, 1Q17 experienced an uptick in fundraising - possibly signalling the continuing trend of large deals in 2017.

Ernst & Young Solutions LLP EY Asean M&A and private equity leader Luke Pais said: "We expect a continued uptick in deal activity this year. Market conditions in South-east Asia are currently attractive for PE investments."

This report, which offers a round-up of private equity (PE) deals and capital activities across major sectors in the region, indicated that total funds raised in 1Q17 wa…