BUSINESS

Is Asia-Pacific private equity on the rebound?

Business, Published on 06/08/2014

» After a two-year slumber following a decade of record capital inflows, private equity (PE) in Asia-Pacific posted a surprisingly strong start in 2014. Investment value in the first quarter shot up to $22 billion, more than double the total the same period last year. Exit value improved in several important markets, and a number of large investors appeared poised to increase their commitments to PE firms operating in the region.