KKR among PE firms piling into JapanSuzy WaiteJun 12, 2013Kohlberg Kravis Roberts points to a number of appealing prospects for private equity investors in China and Japan.
CIC’s Gao Xiqing lets rip at Boao mediaJame DiBiasioApr 9, 2013Gao to the FT: “You must say our name 500 times," venting the frustration of many professional investors struggling to explain their business.
Blackstone eyes hedge funds, property in Asia Yvonne ChanOct 28, 2012The private equity giant is ramping up investment in Asia to take advantage of softer prices, says chief executive Stephen Schwarzman.
Blackstone taps Huang from Morgan Stanley PE for ChinaYvonne ChanFeb 27, 2012Ed Huang from Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia is understood to have started work at Blackstone last week as a managing director for China.
Blackstone hires Levinson from RREEFSameera AnandJul 8, 2009The private equity firm poaches Philip Levinson from Deutsche Asset Management to manage relationships with investors in the Asia-Pacific.
Blackstone adds to its India teamSameera AnandMar 27, 2007The US private equity firm hires Amit Dixit from Warburg Pincus in New York to beef up its India team.
Blackstone in Indian media dealSameera AnandJan 29, 2007The private-equity firm acquires a 26% stake in Ushodaya Enterprises for $275 million.
"Lexus" Leung resurfaces at Blackstone in Hong KongSameera AnandJan 11, 2007The private-equity group expands in Asia-Pacific with new hire Antony Leung, former financial secretary of Hong Kong.
Blackstone closes private equity fund and first India dealSameera AnandJul 13, 2006Blackstone closes world's largest private equity fund and announces Indian pharmaceutical investment.