The rise of private equity co-investment in Asia risks leading to sentiment souring on the asset class, as many investors lack the skills necessary for such deals, say the PE firm's CEO and CIO.
Attractive economic growth rates, rising consumption and a 'pleasing' decline in corruption will help the sub-region weather turbulence this year, say PE executives.
Competition is less fierce in private equity markets in Southeast Asia than in certain other countries, but investing there raises other issues, say general partners.