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Old economy firms shore up Indonesia's IPO market as tech giants retreat

Old economy firms shore up Indonesia's IPO market as tech giants retreat

Traditional companies like those in the mining sector have benefited from higher global commodity prices.

Editor’s take: The week that was — Mar 20-25

Editor’s take: The week that was — Mar 20-25

Investor confidence is in short supply given the troubles at Credit Suisse.

Valley National said to be bidding for Silicon Valley Bank: report

Valley National said to be bidding for Silicon Valley Bank: report

First Citizens BancShares, a buyer of failed US lenders, has also submitted a bid.

Entrepreneurship has to be ungendered, says coto co-founder Aparna Acharekar

Entrepreneurship has to be ungendered, says coto co-founder Aparna Acharekar

Hong Kong moves to cut taxes to lure wealthy elites and family offices

Hong Kong moves to cut taxes to lure wealthy elites and family offices

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Private Equity

Portfolio Advisors raises over $1b for 11th global PE fund

Portfolio Advisors raises over $1b for 11th global PE fund

The fund exceeded its original target of $750m.

Australian aged-care provider Estia Health receives $517m bid from Bain Capital

Australian aged-care provider Estia Health receives $517m bid from Bain Capital

The board of Estia Health is considering the indicative proposal.

Taiwan's Cathay Life commits $80m to US-based Genstar Capital's Fund XI

Taiwan's Cathay Life commits $80m to US-based Genstar Capital's Fund XI

Genstar is reportedly raising $12-13b for its latest flagship fund.

Venture Capital

Hong Kong-based Animoca Brands cuts target for new metaverse fund again

Hong Kong-based Animoca Brands cuts target for new metaverse fund again

It is understood to have trimmed the target by another 20% to $800m after halving it to $1b in Jan.

Korean fashion reseller Kream bags $168m in Series C funding led by Altos Ventures

Korean fashion reseller Kream bags $168m in Series C funding led by Altos Ventures

The company plans to use the new funding to increase its luxury product offerings.

Digital lending platform Stashfin secures $100m funding from InnoVen, Trifecta

Digital lending platform Stashfin secures $100m funding from InnoVen, Trifecta

Stashfin will use the money to optimise the portfolio for prospective securitisation.

Q & A

Entrepreneurship has to be ungendered, says coto co-founder Aparna Acharekar

Entrepreneurship has to be ungendered, says coto co-founder Aparna Acharekar

Northstar looking at synergies between portfolio companies, sees promise in AI

Northstar looking at synergies between portfolio companies, sees promise in AI

Research shows downturns hit women and minorities harder, says Docosan co-founder Beth Ann Lopez

Research shows downturns hit women and minorities harder, says Docosan co-founder Beth Ann Lopez

Bottom-up approach will change culture and mindset in VC industry: What's Up Wellness founder

Bottom-up approach will change culture and mindset in VC industry: What's Up Wellness founder

Deals

Credit Suisse accessed billions in liquidity last weekend: Swiss FM

Credit Suisse accessed billions in liquidity last weekend: Swiss FM

"The important thing is that the situation has stabilised," she said.

Elon Musk values Twitter at nearly $20b — half of what he paid for

Elon Musk values Twitter at nearly $20b — half of what he paid for

Musk had paid $44b to acquire the social media platform.

Valley National said to be bidding for Silicon Valley Bank: report

Valley National said to be bidding for Silicon Valley Bank: report

First Citizens BancShares, a buyer of failed US lenders, has also submitted a bid.

Analysis

Hong Kong moves to cut taxes to lure wealthy elites and family offices

Hong Kong moves to cut taxes to lure wealthy elites and family offices

Rival Singapore has also been competing to attract family offices with tax incentives.

Old economy firms shore up Indonesia's IPO market as tech giants retreat

Old economy firms shore up Indonesia's IPO market as tech giants retreat

Traditional companies like those in the mining sector have benefited from higher global commodity prices.

Influencers take stock of life and dreams if US bans TikTok

Influencers take stock of life and dreams if US bans TikTok

Last week, TikTok said the US demanded its Chinese owners divest their stakes or face a potential ban.

Opinion

Vantage Point: SVB crisis offers opportunity for bottom fishing in Indonesian banks

Vantage Point: SVB crisis offers opportunity for bottom fishing in Indonesian banks

Vantage Point: Following Q4 profit, Sea Ltd deserves to trade at a premium to peers

Vantage Point: Following Q4 profit, Sea Ltd deserves to trade at a premium to peers

Billionaire investor Mark Mobius 'positive' on China after earlier comments

Billionaire investor Mark Mobius 'positive' on China after earlier comments

Macro factors are an overhang on PropertyGuru’s profitability even as losses narrow

Macro factors are an overhang on PropertyGuru’s profitability even as losses narrow

Policy and Regulations

India's Paytm wins extension for payment aggregator licence application

India's Paytm wins extension for payment aggregator licence application

Paytm Payments Services can continue with the online payment aggregation business for its existing partners.

Former Goldman banker must forfeit $35.1m in 1MDB corruption case

Former Goldman banker must forfeit $35.1m in 1MDB corruption case

The US Judge said the forfeiture was not constitutionally excessive.

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew grilled by US lawmakers in congressional hearing

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew grilled by US lawmakers in congressional hearing

The Chinese company says it has spent more than $1.5b on data security efforts.