Hsiang-Ching Tseng
Japan-focused private equity firms expect plenty of opportunities for investment – but attracting foreign and domestic limited partners remains a challenge.
US private equity firm Lone Star and other creditors are reportedly taking over Tokyo Star Bank as Advantage Partners failed to find investors for the Japanese lender.
The Hong Kong-based investment management firm expects the hybrid hedge and private equity fund to reach $1bn in AuM within three years.
The Korean buyout firm is looking to sell its 30.7% stake in the credit card company to telecommunications company KT Corporation.
REDgroup reportedly recorded a a full-year loss of A$43 million in the last financial year.
The China-focused firms have invested RMB500m in a biometric identification technology company for an undisclosed stake.
Mizuho Financial Group is reportedly paying ¥30bn to the US firms for a combined portion of their holdings. The sale marks a partial exit for KKR from its first Japanese investment.
Thomas Chan-Soo Kang has joined the firm. He will be based in Singapore, the site chosen for the New York-headquartered alternative investment firm’s third Asian office.
Thomas Chan-Soo Kang has joined the firm. He will be based in Singapore, the site chosen for the New York-headquartered alternative investment firm’s third Asian office.
Thomas Chan-Soo Kang has joined the firm. He will be based in Singapore, the site chosen for the New York-headquartered alternative investment firm’s third Asian office.