Permira buys Hong Kong’s Topcast amid Chinese tourist boom

EQT appoints HK-based Jean Eric Salata as next chairperson

The chair of EQT Asia will replace Conni Jonsson, who will remain involved in the Swedish private equity firm as honorary chair and founder.

October 07, 2025

Q&A: HOPU Investments on Asia’s rising control investing

Gunther Hamm, president of HOPU Investments, discussed with FA key drivers for the growing popularity of investors taking controlling stakes of companies in Asia.

October 14, 2025

Big catch: Why Permira values Asian fish food group at $1b

The private equity firm’s Alex Emery sees Grobest as an increasingly valuable link in the food value chain at a time when pressure is mounting on farmers to use less antibiotics in acquaculture.

August 27, 2018

Neuberger closes $460m Japan private equity fund

The US firm will invest in Japanese PE funds and direct co-investments.

September 17, 2026

Ares bolsters Asia lending arm in Hong Kong

James Garforth joins the asset manager as principal, Asia direct lending, from BGH Capital.

September 15, 2026

Shanghai steps up support for offshore Rmb and Chinese firms abroad

Shanghai has been handed more tools, including the acceleration of offshore loans and digital trade, to aid offshore financial services in a boost to the city as a global financial hub; there is also cooperation with Hong Kong.

July 03, 2026