How Covid-19 could reshape private equity fundraising
The pandemic looks may have led to greater use of remote capital-raising but might it also encourage investors to establish more overseas offices?
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Covid-19 leads East Capital to shrink Asia staff
The emerging markets fund manager has reduced headcount and handed back its licences in Hong Kong in the face of economic uncertainty. But it retains a research function in the city.
BrightSphere shuts Hong Kong branch as assets plunge
The US multi-affiliate firm, formerly Old Mutual Asset Management, is closing its Hong Kong umbrella sales office as part of a change in strategy amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Market Views: Trump’s rising “capital war” with China
Washington's growing opposition to US investment into Chinese assets is affecting asset owners and has wider implications too, note market experts.
Fidelity’s Asia bond head exits, sparking funds review
The asset manager will reorganise its fixed income investment team in Asia after the departure of veteran Bryan Collins next month. His expertise will be missed, said Morningstar.
PE investors take tougher line with GPs amid Covid-19
Limited partners have cut back on private equity investments as they focus on monitoring their portfolios. And they are taking a more careful and rigorous approach to fund managers.
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