Nishtha Asthana

GPs are using continuation funds to hold on to high-quality assets with strong growth potential and helping to secure LP interest in a challenging private equity landscape.

A leading India based single family office shares a fresh perspective on hedge fund investing, and how these traditionally high-risk vehicles can actually reduce portfolio risk through market-neutral strategies and careful geographic diversification, prioritising capital preservation over aggressive growth.

GreenBear Group and Xin Family Office are deepening their presence in India, with GreenBear supporting emerging fund managers while Xin partners with globally-trained leaders. Both firms view India as a key long-term growth market.

Continuation funds are emerging as a go-to strategy in private equity, offering a lifeline for GPs to hold onto star assets while meeting LPs’ liquidity needs.

Private equity eyes recovery in 2025, driven by expected rate cuts and renewed risk appetite. Firms are focusing on smaller buyouts, secondaries, and dual-track IPOs as key exit routes.

Canaan Ventures, a Singapore based single family office, is driving innovation by investing in transformative startups. With a contrarian approach and deep engagement, the firm focuses on overlooked opportunities and visionary entrepreneurs.

Singapore has introduced tougher rules for family offices, tightening compliance to deter misuse while allowing more operational flexibility. The move follows its largest money-laundering case, underscoring the push for stricter oversight.

Singapore based single family office Wellco Capital is rebalancing its portfolio with a focus on cash flow resilience and undervalued opportunities, while steering clear of overheated US equities and high-risk AI bets.

Two Trees Capital, the Genting Group's single-family office, is targeting sustainable investments in Asia's booming food and beverage sector, focusing on value-for-money brands and supply chain resilience.

As interest rates fall, private equity firms are poised for a comeback, eyeing digital infrastructure and buyouts while managing $2.59 trillion in dry powder.

A single family office's analysis highlights Japan's real estate market as an increasingly attractive global investment destination, offering both stability and growth potential. Success in this market favors investors who take a patient, flexible approach.

The race to a greener future may also be a game-changing investment opportunity. At COP29, bold ideas are emerging on climate action as catalyst for economic transformation.