institutional investors

Exclusive interview with Muzinich & Co Apac CEO, Andrew Tan

Recently appointed as Apac CEO of the credit specialist, Andrew Tan shares his priorities for the firm over coming months; explains why certain investors are favouring private credit over private equity; and suggests why India is no longer a hotbed for institutional investors.

April 18, 2023

Why activist investors are turning up the heat in Asia

No longer "corporate raiders", activists are increasingly looking to opportunities to add value by bringing old-fashioned companies into the modern era. In Asia, there's no shortage of targets.

May 07, 2018

Xi Jinping’s power grab sparks key-man risk

Scrapping the two term limit for China's president will usher in more political stability, say foreign investors. But there are long-term risks of which they need to be aware.

March 05, 2018

Why LPs should be cautious about co-investing

The history of investors trying to make co-investments with private equity firms or even go it alone is strewn with casualties.

January 16, 2017

It's complicated! Private equity's knotty links with investors

Tensions are building as a growing number of institutional investors, such as CPPIB and Ontario Teachers, take to direct investments. Regulators are watching the trend closely.

January 15, 2017

Flashpoint for Asian regulators

'Flash Boys', a book about high-frequency trading, is certain to gain a wide audience in Asia as it is a growing phenomenon regulators in the region are playing close attention to.

April 08, 2014