In anticipation of the launch of our factsheet on private equity investments in Chinese healthcare, we investigate the positive effects of recent regulatory changes on the growth of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in China. Private equity investments in the Chinese healthcare indust…

India is one of the fastest-growing economies globally and is well on track to emerge as the world’s fifth largest economy in 2019, according to the International Monetary Fund. Here, we take a look at some of the key trends to watch over the coming years. Funds in Market Riding on a High As at Ja…

The entire alternative assets industry is wondering whether – or when – we will see an equity market downturn. How will the industry position itself strategically, and how will different asset classes prepare for the turn? It is interesting to see that the private real estate industry does not seem …

Norway’s NOK 8.5tn sovereign wealth fund, Government Pension Fund Global (SPU), is set to expand its investments in unlisted renewable energy projects, issuing a mandate to invest billions of dollars in wind and solar power projects. This mandate follows an announcement in May 2018 that a proposal …

From the rise of global impact investing to Brexit driving UK hedge fund investments offshore, we provide a round-up of some of the news stories that have got us thinking this week. Please note, some of these sites may require a subscription to view the article.   Impact investment reaches more th…

The private equity industry is preoccupied by a key question in 2019: which sectors will be worst affected by the expected equity market downturn? Fund managers and investors alike widely believe it is due within the next 12-24 months, so are positioning themselves accordingly – and their preparatio…

Anita M. George, Executive Vice President of CDPQ India, spoke to Preqin about CDPQ's investment plans for the year ahead and of the rising levels of activity in the region for the Preqin Markets in Focus: Private Equity & Venture Capital in India report. CDPQ has been one of the early pioneer inve…

How a Japanese city re-emerged as hedge fund hub and ifthe stock market predict the next downturn are just some of the topics that have piqued our interest this week. Please note, some of these sites may require a subscription to view the article.   CalPERS not alone on private equity shiftCalPERS…

Cryptocurrency hedge funds – those investing directly in or through crypto-related securities – had a challenging year in 2018: top-tier coins like Bitcoin, Ethereum and Ripple are down by 80%, 91% and 92% respectively from their all-time highs. Such funds, which deploy strategies such as long-only …

Early 2019 represents a pivotal point in time for the alternative assets industry. Having enjoyed a period of steady growth over the past decade, with total assets under management (AUM) at a record $9.44tn as of June 2018 (the latest data available), it is quite clear that this environment has begu…

2018 was a year of anticipation in the lead up to the 2019 Indian general election, with a mixture of optimism and caution in the air. The year ended with 26 private equity funds having reached a final close, securing aggregate capital commitments of $3.3bn, compared to $3.6bn in the previous year, …

From record dry powder to private debt consolidation and from hedge fund volatility to large ticket deals in India, we provide a round-up of some of the news stories that have got us thinking this week. Please note, some of these sites may require a subscription to view the article. DE Shaw: inside…

In February 2019, the US rose to the head of the table of oil-producing giants. US exports increased from around 4.5 billion barrels per day in 2018 to 6 billion in 2019, and look set to rival the steady 8-9 billion barrels exported from Saudi Arabia and Russia. To compound such aggressive growth st…

Smart meters and home energy management technology are just two examples of the technological evolution of investment opportunities within natural resources. These new developments across the energy value chain are particularly impactful in Asia-Pacific, where energy typically forms a core component…

We provide a round-up of some of the news stories that have got us thinking this week. Please note, some of these sites may require a subscription to view the article. China-Focused Hedge Funds Set for Investor InfluxHedge fund investors are looking to Asia for the best opportunities to make money …

The Preqin All-Strategies Hedge Fund benchmark gained +1.91% in February, continuing hedge funds’ strong start in 2019. This has pushed the YTD return to +5.13% and increased the 12-month return to +0.85%. For the first time since April 2018, single-manager hedge funds, funds of hedge funds, liquid …

Preqin has partnered with FPL Associates to produce The 2019 Preqin Private Capital Compensation and Employment Review, which presents the most up-to-date data and trends on compensation and employment in the private capital industry. Here we present some of the key findings from the main publicatio…

Record fundraisings, consolidation and Brexit are just some of the headlines that have caught our attention this week. Please note, some of these sites may require a subscription to view the article. Sweden’s EQT raises €9bn for its biggest infrastructure fundSweden’s EQT amassed €9bn from institut…