The
Emerging Markets Private Equity Quarterly Review provides an analytical and factual look at private equity investing in the emerging markets of Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.
EM PE Quarterly Review/Q2 2010 Featured Articles:
What Really Lies Ahead for Emerging Markets Private Equity
To the observer, the press of bodies filling the halls of the Washington Ritz-Carlton in May might have been evidence that emerging markets private equity had experienced "a pretty good crisis." A record number of almost 800 delegates from over 50 countries attended the 12th annual Global Private Equity Conference, held in Washington on 11-12 May. Although the overall tone of the event was upbeat, sessions featured frank discussions about the myriad challenges facing GPs and LPs alike in a changed and changing world.
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LPs Plan to Accelerate New Commitments to Emerging Markets Private Equity -- Are They Serious?
The findings of the 2010 EMPEA/Coller Capital Survey suggested that investors are increasingly comfortable with the asset class and recognize that emerging markets private equity can generate strong returns to help fund pension and other obligations. Optimism surrounding the asset class is high -- over half (57%) of LPs currently invested in EM PE plan to accelerate their new commitments over the next two years -- but the reality is that general partners are still struggling to raise funds. Through mid-year 2010, EM PE fundraising is on track to match, but not significantly exceed, 2009 totals. The question remains, when will cash flows and commitments return to strength?
EMPEA members can access the article by clicking
here.
Inside Perspectives: An Interview with Aureos' Sev Vettivetpillai
Sivendran (Sev) Vettivetpillai, Chief Executive Officer of Aureos Advisers Limited (advisory company to Aureos Capital Limited), sat down with EMPEA's Research Team during the 12th annual Global Private Equity Conference to discuss developments within the asset class from a pan-emerging markets perspective, as well as changes underway at Aureos. Aureos currently manages US$1.2 billion of funds across 10 regional and 6 thematic private equity funds, established through 29 offices across Latin America, Africa and Asia.
EMPEA members can access the article by clicking
here.
Regulatory Brief, Including an AIFM Directive Update
A number of significant regulatory changes are afoot in the U.S. and Europe that will directly impact our members with operations and investors in those markets, and likely influence emerging market regulators. Closely monitoring these developments, EMPEA provides a brief update on a number of issues in the spotlight including:
- The European Union Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFM) Directive
- South Africa's Taxation Laws Amendment Bill 2010
- The US Carried Interest Tax Debate
- SEC Requirements for Registration of Investment Advisers
EMPEA members can access the article by clicking
here.
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