What more needs to be done for the exit market to mature and for LPs to feel confident that they can get their capital off the ground? Will the question of liquidity always be front of mind for LPs investing in Asia? Is capital market access in Hong Kong now within easier reach, especially in the more innovative sectors?

How can an understanding of technology stop private equity managers from falling behind? Are private equity managers with a deep understanding of technology complementary to venture capitalists? What are the sectors to watch out for and how long will this tougher environment last?

How can fund managers work with their portfolio companies to create value in their own market and perhaps scale across other markets? And how do such initiatives impact returns?

Xi Jinping is now master of all he surveys, but he faces a difficult balancing act: how to rebalance the economy and arrest China’s structural growth downturn, rein in financial risks, limit the impact of the trade war and avoid fuelling inflation. What have we seen in 2018 and what should we expect in 2019 and beyond?

Which countries can deliver returns in the same league as China? What are the winning strategies in these markets and how should they be evaluated by investors that have more experience with China? Are these ecosystems missing any key ingredients and if so what is being done to bridge the gaps?

Which policies and reform will impact private equity and venture capital in China going forward? Are Chinese buyouts here to stay or is this still a small part of the overall market? And how are competition and valuations evolving?

How can LPs access the numerous opportunities available across this diverse region? How unbalanced is the trade-off between the effort put in and the money deployed? And can you achieve enough diversification through regional funds in this very cyclical market?

This session is only open to pre-registered DFIs, Endowments, Foundations, Insurance Companies, Pension Funds and Sovereign Wealth Funds, subject to validation. To register please contact Chloe Elliott at chloe.elliott@knect365.com. 

Closed door session run under the Chatham House Rule. No press. Strictly limited to 25 attendees. First come, first served. No late admittance.  

What does deal flow, competition and return potential look like for the different strategies active in Indian private equity today? How do you approach India from a pan-regional, control and minority perspective?

From deal structuring to operational edge which strategies provide a pathway to consistent returns? Is it a case of focussing on your own strengths and doing what you do best? And is a focus on trade within Asia a key lever in future-proofing your returns?

What will it take for commercial LPs to feel more comfortable with Asia’s frontier markets? How far up the risk scale should you go in the chase for returns – are some markets simply a frontier too far?

Closed door session run under the Chatham House Rule. No press. No late admittance. 

How can impact investors find solutions that have the ability to scale and achieve financial success?

What is the impact of foreign exchange controls on foreign investors and to what extent can any negative impact be mitigated through restructuring? Will reform lead to the market opening up and how can investors commercialise the policy tailwinds? What are the implications of other geopolitical risks across Asia and how much of a factor are such risks when investors are trying to access and benefit from the incredible growth in Asia?

Closed door session run under the Chatham House Rule. No press. No late admittance.