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(APER June 10) Independents Steal Fund Raising limelight at a time when institutions remain cautious in making allocations
(APER May 10) A Manager’s Grievances exposed in full when he files a writ against his former employing organization, a leading Wall Street financial institution
(APER April 10) Sure Signs of Recovery but they portend a fiercely competitive landscape as each market jostles for their position and beckons private equity capital. A review of the first quarter of a year after the global financial crisis
(APER March 10) Asian Inc’s Shedding Off Past industrial credentials with investment being the new focus, an evolutionary movement in which private equity is a beneficiary
(APER February 10) Intra-Regional Activities Grow as the world’s biggest economic block was established that signals a new era of investment movements
(APER January 10) Monumental Changes to Asian PE landscape in 2009, during which institutional investors took steps to be more engaged in private equity; while general partners demonstrated their crisis management skills. A review of 2009 in which capital realisation record was among one of the best that further enhances Asian private equity
(APER December 09) Oz Taxman’s A$678M Tax bill arising from sales proceeds of Myer’s IPO could have defining impacts on offshore structures commonly used by buyout investors
(APER November 09) Differing PE Dynamics in Asia’s two most developed economies that underscore the complexities of private equity investing in the region. A review of Oz and Japan a year after the fall of Lehman Brothers and two pertinent case studies that highlight risks and rewards in these two markets
(APER October 09) Investors Seek Value for Deals in the face of rising valuation as stock markets in the region rebound
(APER September 09) Buyouts’ Past Exit Mode consummated through a one-time transaction is becoming increasingly difficult. Investors are devising various avenues to access cash
(APER August 09) Green Investing Colours Private Equity investment landscape as clean technology is the focus of a recent US-China Dialogue
(APER July 09) Mixed Returns Results Show difficulty of achieving liquidity, with buyout investors worst hit
(APER June 09) Maximising Portfolio’s Values and risk protection are investors’ priorities as they remain hesitant to deploy capital to new deals
(APER May 09) Investors Achieve Liquidity portfolio companies despite adverse market conditions. An assessment of exit results since September
(APER April 09) China’s Quest to Advance Its position on the global stage could be interpreted as an act of protectionism, a feared subject at time of adversity
(APER March 09) Secondaries as a Solution to Liquidity is in vogue as investors seek funds
(APER February 09) Capital Returns in 2H Foretell testing times ahead as Asian private equity records its worst decline in realised capital since 2004
(APER January 09) Commitment and Will to Sail Through the current storm is the key as the industry faces a testing year ahead
(APER Decemebr 08) Foreign PE Could Consolidate their position in China as the country seeks massive capital and management talents to counter economic woes from the prevailing global financial crisis
(APER November 08) Risk Mitigation Measures Being adopted as investors seek to minimise negative exposure under the current inclement investment climate
(APER October 08) Value Creation and Preservation critical in the wake of extensive global stock market corrections
(APER September 08) Asian Institutional Investors Are pursuing direct investments, testifying their readiness to take on more than fund allocations
(APER August 08) Local Investors Now Compete Direct against their foreign counterparts as their economic muscle grows
(APER July 08) Exit Dynamics on China Portfolio have changed sharply in the 18 months to June that will affect performance record
(APER June 08) May 12 Earthquake in China inflicts indescribable pain to untold number of victims but some private equity’s portfolios are set to gain from the rebuilding of the quake-affected areas
(APER May 08) Record Achievements in Asian PE further testifies to the industry's strength in managing issues arising from the prevailing unfavourable market environment
(APER April 08) First Test for Asian PE since it has proven to be a profitable investment model as uncertainties cloud over global market conditions. A study on Asian private equity's ability to endure the prevailing ominous test
(APER March 08) Seeking for Change is the Prime factor behind management turnover in recent years, a trend that differs from the past
(APER February 08) Asian Inc Is Central To Trade Exits as they account for more than half of industrial sales
(APER January 08) A-Share is To Be a Central Factor in China portfolio exit strategy
(APER December 07) The King is Rebuffed as PE, King of Capital, suffers set backs during the yearfinancial storm?
(APER November 07) Sub-prime Loan Crisis Tests Asian private equity’s depth and strength. Can the industry weather this financial storm?
(APER October 07) Asia Deal Sources Broaden with markets in the West and secondary situations lead to deals
(APER September 07) Solid Financial Strength Shields Asian private equity from subprime loan woes, at least for now
(APER August 07) Failure Rate in Clinching Deals rises as investors face a myriad of issues
(APER July 07) Socially Responsible Investing is the new order in private equity and has proven that impressive returns can be made
(APER June 07) Blackstone Sets Precedent with US$3 billion from Beijing just prior to taking the unorthodox move to become a public company. How will these two events define the future of private equity? as independent firms receive the backing of institutional investors
(APER May 07) Failed Bid for Qantas Evidences target companies are now commanding deal status
(APER April 07) Deal Path Is Getting Rugged as evidenced by recent events. Is Asian private equity reaching a level of maturity or the bubble is about to burst?
(APER March 07) Buyouts & Venture Investors Adopt differing approaches in their "Go-East" blueprints
(APER February 07) Australia & Taiwan Enjoy Soaring foreign private equity inflow. An analysis of their meteoric rise
(APER January 07) Emerging Market’s Rising Prowess poses challenges to global private equity investors
(APER December 06) Leverage Financing Grows as Buyouts prosper, but debt providers are astute
(APER November 06) Private Equity’s Value to Asia’s growing companies in emerging markets should be recognised
(APER October 06) Private Equity in Japan Enters new phase that will witness further participation from foreign investors
(APER September 06) Hostile Takeover is a Taboo Even in Asia's most developed buyout market
(APER August 06) Management Fees are the Life Blood of funds of funds firms. Analysis on the modus operandi of this segment
(APER July 06) Human Capital Drain Plagues Asian private equity even during the industry’s good years
(APER June 06) Changed Dynamics in S. Korea reflect the country’s earnest search for its future. An insight into the transformed S. Korea
(APER May 06) The Takeover of PAMA Group by EMP Global casts light on the rugged journey in assuming full autonomy in Asian private equity fund management
(APER April 06) Investors Face Unexpected Hiccups in their respective quest to gain control of key assets. Case studies of three impending buyouts in the Greater China region
(APER March 06) Buyout in China is Taking Shape but it calls for careful planning, unrivalled network of connections and precision timing as illustrated by China Glass' recent takeover of a host of glass companies in China
(APER Feb 06) Survival of The Fittest Is The Game as players bid for quality assets including managerial talent...
(APER Year-End 05) Asian private equity industry witnessed a sea change of dynamics...
(APER Jan 06) Clinching Deals Will be the Test with an increasing number of new faces coming into the market...
(APER Jan 06) An Unorthodox Asian Model generates super returns, leading questions to viable model (APER Dec 05) Alluring Returns in Asian Private Equity attract foreign houses to return and come into the region. An analysis of their latest entry strategies...
(APER Nov 05) Rising Asset Valuations Grip Asian private equity, fuelled by abundant capital flows and the regions soaring economic growth...
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