Asia-Pacific

EMPEA survey shows fundraising dip in China

Organisation finds private market activities are subdued in China, while the South-East Asian venture scene has been on the rise.

Private debt taps into growing demand in Chinese real estate

Private funds extend credit to homebuilders amid the nascent availability of offshore credit in China’s credit market.

The Canadian LP view of global private markets

PDI reports key takeaways from three Canadian pension funds – CPPIB, OMERS, and PSP – at the Asia Summit in Singapore hosted by Milken Institute last week.

Partners Group backs TA Associates’ Asian LBO

With the latest deal, the Switzerland-headquartered global private market investment manager has made more than $600m in loans across Asia-Pacific.

Corporate lending is favourite strategy for investors in China, says PwC

A record $6.4bn was raised by overseas’ investors for private credit in the country in H1 2019, according to a report by the consultant.

POBA seeks five direct lending fund managers – exclusive

The Korean investor is to allocate $250m to North American and Asian mid-market corporate lending strategies.

Insurance-linked securities: Are they a risk worth taking?

Returns on ILSs are declining, just as the global ambitions of firms issuing them are being boosted by new regulations in Asia, writes Adalla Kim

Private debt’s future lies in the east, but performance in the next downturn will be key

Managers believe the growth of alternative asset investments coming from Asia is set to continue over the next five years, writes Andrew Hedlund.

AllianzGI adds to Asia private credit team

The investment firm has hired senior executives from Edelweiss, Nomura and The Abraaj Group.

Tor Investment garners $1.1bn for Asia Credit Fund

With growing assets, the Hong Kong-based credit manager is looking at three pillars of investment opportunity.