Asia’s Biggest Dealmaking Force Right Now Isn’t China

Asia’s Biggest Dealmaking Force Right Now Isn’t China

Japanese firms outspent Chinese rivals for the second year in a row to be the biggest dealmaking force in Asia in 2019, aided by favorable financing and reduced competition in the face of U.S.-China tensions. Over $200 billion of domestic and foreign deals shook up...
Investors Urge Private-Equity Industry to Improve Transparency

Investors Urge Private-Equity Industry to Improve Transparency

Allianz throws weight behind efforts to standardise reporting of fees and performance in the fast-growing industry Allianz, one of the world’s largest investors, wants private equity firms to standardise how they report performance and fees, throwing its weight behind...
Private equity managers scoop bigger pay and bonus awards

Private equity managers scoop bigger pay and bonus awards

Salary and bonus payments are a jealously guarded secret within private equity, where the rapid profusion of fund launches is fuelling demand for experienced staff, particularly senior executives.  A rare insight into the envy-inducing rewards paid by private equity...
Digital healthcare provider KRY raises $155 million for expansion

Digital healthcare provider KRY raises $155 million for expansion

Swedish digital healthcare provider KRY has raised $155 million in a funding round led by Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan to support plans for further expansion in Europe, the company said on Tuesday. KRY’s health app provides users with video-based doctors...
Macquarie Nears $2 Billion Deal for Goldman-Backed AirTrunk

Macquarie Nears $2 Billion Deal for Goldman-Backed AirTrunk

An affiliate of Macquarie Group Ltd. is in advanced discussions to acquire AirTrunk in a deal that could value the data center company at more than A$3 billion ($2.1 billion), according to people with knowledge of the matter. The Australian bank’s...