U.S.-China Internet Split Could Be An Investment Opportunity
The U.S.-China trade war could lead to a technological split between Asia and America that could benefit investors, James Coulter, the co-chief executive of private equity firm TPG Capital, said.
PE, VC Executives Expect Salary Increases Despite Uncertain Economic Outlook
Nearly two-thirds of private equity and venture capital executives in Asia expect to receive salary increases in the next 12 months despite potential "rougher seas" in the industry because of the slowing global economy.
KKR Taps Japan Chief Hirano To Lead Asian Operations
U.S. investment firm KKR has named the CEO of its Japanese unit, Hirofumi Hirano, as co-head of private equity operations in Asia as part of efforts to add to the company's portfolio in the region.
Chinese Investors Turning Away From U.S. Startups
Chinese investors are increasingly turning away from U.S. tech startups and diverting money towards companies in Southeast Asia and India in the face of bilateral tensions, according to an advisor to 500 Startups.
PE Investors Are Making Bigger Bets In Asia's Health Care Sector
A sector considered a safe bet for fund managers, healthcare has typically garnered great returns for fund managers. Consider 2018 that turned out to be the most active year for the Asia Pacific region.
BlackRock Aims To Be Top Asset Manager In China
BlackRock is stepping up its Chinese efforts, aiming to be a major player in the newly opened-up asset management market, CEO Larry Fink revealed.
Asia's Vibrant Tech Sector Attracting Seasoned Equity Bankers
They're leaving the ECM space at a time when fast-growing startups are staying private longer and longer. Here's why.
Investment In Hong Kong Real Estate Fell 27%
At the start of 2018, most metrics showed Hong Kong's real estate market on track for a record showing. Instead, investment dipped 27 percent by end of the year.
Asia's Billionaire Families Start To Make Way For Women Successors
In China, where fortunes were created more recently, control is only now starting to be handed to the second generation, many of them women.
Silicon Valley Faces Four Challengers, All In China
For decades the U.S. was the world's startup leader, spawning a generation of companies, especially in technology, that went on to become world leaders. Silicon Valley is looking over its shoulder at China, and for good reason: 16,000 companies are born there every day.