Mar 26
APAC PE activities hit decade low amid economic challenges
Asia-Pacific’s private equity (PE) activities faced a downturn in 2023, with total deal value and fundraising hitting a decade low at...
Mar 14
Global private equity sees early recovery after sharp decline - Bain
Global private equity (PE) is beginning to see signs of recovery, with “green shoots” for future prospects despite experiencing its...
Feb 22
UNOAsia raises USD32.1m to boost digital banking in the Philippines
Singapore's UNOAsia Pte Ltd has secured USD32.1m in a pre-Series B round, as it aims to revolutionise banking in the Philippines with UNO...
Feb 14
Private equity cash returns hit 15-year low
Private equity funds experienced their lowest cash returns to investors since the 2008 financial crisis last year, with distributions at...
Feb 2
KKR raises USD6.4bn for largest APAC infra fund
KKR & Co announced it has raised a record USD6.4bn for its Asia Pacific-focused infrastructure and energy investment fund, marking the...
Jan 30
South Korean PE shifts focus to health sector
South Korean private equity firms are increasingly investing in the health sector, driven by an ageing population. Hahn & Co., a leading...
Jan 23
Japan’s Orix shifts to asset management, eyes USD1bn PE launch
Japanese finance group Orix is set to diversify its operations by launching a private equity fund in 2024, targeting USD1bn to USD2bn in...
Jan 23
Malaysia’s PE market seen to soar in 2024
Malaysia’s private equity (PE) market is poised for significant growth in 2024, driven by rising interest in healthcare, technology,...
Jan 17
Blackstone expands PE business in Singapore
Global asset manager Blackstone announced the expansion of its private equity business in Singapore, marking a strategic move to...
