Asia-Pac private equity industry soars to new highs in 2017

Singapore

THE private equity (PE) industry in the Asia-Pacific region put in a record showing in 2017, with all signs pointing to it having entered a new era - one defined by a broader market, intense competition and shifting sources of value.

Bain & Company's (Bain) Asia-Pacific Private Equity Report 2018 points to deals being larger, investment broader and large global investors being more active than ever, with all markets in the region rising to new highs, and total deal value reaching a record level last year.