private equity

Border reopenings, pick-up in deal activities as well as introduction of spacs are poised to induce excitement in the PE market

"I’m not working for the bank — I’m working for the clients. The benefit for the bank is a consequence."

Pictet has committed to more than 150 private equity funds and made 2.7 times on invested capital.

An expansion of the investor base of private debt could lead to heightened risks if it leads to higher volatility.

The growth was broad-based across traditional and alternative assets, according to the central bank.

SINGAPORE (April 17): When the dual-class shares (DCS) structure for Singapore-listed companies was first mooted in 2016, the proposal generated quite a buzz. This came at a time when the Singapore Exchange (SGX), itself suffering from a dearth of major I

“Impact investing has the potential to be a clear game changer. The question is whether funds can do well by doing good,” says Usman Akhtar, an expert from Bain & Company’s Private Equity practice in Jakarta.

Even before the protests, there had been interest in Singapore from funds in various cities for a variety of reasons, according to market watchers.

SINGAPORE (Jan 10): Singapore’s IPO performance improved significantly in 2019 in terms of the to­tal funds raised. A total amount of $3.1 billion was raised during the year, which was more than fourfold the $730 mil­lion raised in 2018. However, othe

SINGAPORE (July 22): More often than not, high-profile deals around the globe involve a private equity firm. This alternative asset class has been around for decades, but its rise to prominence in recent times shows that it has become an integral componen