Private capital

Asia-Pacific investors outpace US and Europe in private credit push: State Street

A tokenised depositary receipt is a digital security that directly represents an interest in the underlying share.

Want to invest in private companies? Tokenised shares could be the next frontier

More broadly, the fundraising downturn has punctured the ability of Silicon Valley's unicorns to raise more money at their old valuations.

Zombie unicorns are haunting Silicon Valley

“The biggest trend that we are seeing, and specifically even more recently in Singapore and the broader APAC region, is it is no longer should I do alternatives, it is how I should do alternatives”, said Jeff McGoey, Chief Operating Officer at iCapital with an exclusive interview with The Business Times.

iCapital strengthens Apac presence as demand for alternatives surges among wealthy investors

The venture ecosystem has evolved materially over time, with larger platforms emerging.
THE BOTTOM LINE

Why venture capital unlocks access to next-generation market leaders

On the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange, IT companies have a representation of only around 5%, compared with 35% on the US’ S&P 500 index.

Vietnam records strongest private capital rebound in years despite zero IPO exits

The panellists discussed collaborative projects, taking risks in philanthropy and crises.
TAKING HEART

Cross-sector collaboration needed to tackle social impact: panel

Chee Jiun Wen previously held senior roles at companies including Julius Baer, advising sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations and private clients across Asia.

Franklin Templeton appoints former BOS managing director to new Apac private markets wealth role

Modern defence is less about troop numbers than about control of advanced technologies such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, quantum computing and clean energy.

Bigger defence budgets are not enough to secure Europe