Private equity
Blackstone raises its largest Asia private equity fund with US$13.1 billion in final close of third such fund
The firm has invested more than US$7 billion in Asia over 12 transactions in last 24 months
Private equity giant Carlyle can grow bigger but needs to stay on its toes: co-founder David Rubenstein
Billionaire is a workaholic who encourages other wealthy people to give back
Vietnam records strongest private capital rebound in years despite zero IPO exits
Current initial public offering pipeline is set to be the first private sector-led cycle since 2018: report
London’s Global Healthcare Opportunities and Singapore-based CBC Group to merge creating investment giant: FT
The merger is expected to create a US$21 billion investor employing more than 200 professionals globally
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They present opportunities to look towards where durable value is being built
Franklin Templeton appoints former BOS managing director to new Apac private markets wealth role
Chee Jiun Wen will be based in Singapore and will focus on expanding the company’s private markets franchise across the region
Citigroup targets hedge funds, private equity in FX growth push
Options have become a growing focus within FX as trading activity accelerates, making it a priority for the Wall Street bank
‘Golden’ or ‘garbage’: Milken signals new private credit era
It is a time of turmoil for private equity firms, which have been struggling to exit investments
Asia private equity piques investor interest as distributions top global averages, despite fundraising headwinds
The regional market is showing early signs of recovery and maturing, with a growing tilt towards buyout funds
Exit concerns persist as South-east Asia PE investors prioritise strong management teams: Bain
Macroeconomic softness is cited as the key reason for the challenging exit environment, says the consultancy
