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Journey towards recovery
Covid-19 has become the new normal for economies globally, affecting the daily lives of billions of ordinary people and increasing pressure on governments to react swiftly and effectively to dampen the economic shock of the virus. With the partial reopening of most Asian economies, we believe the region is on the road to recovery from the initial economic shock of Covid-19.
WeWork: A Turning Point for Global Markets
2019 was a volatile year for the public markets, pulled down by the trade disputes between the US and China, and buoyed by a continued low to negative interest rate environment. WeWork’s failed attempt at an initial public offering (“IPO”) is one example of this.
STAR Market: China’s answer to liquidity and exits in Asia
Inability to exit investments remains a key concern that many investors face when contemplating investing in Asia. The STAR market provides a welcome alternative funding platform for Chinese start-ups amid the US-China trade war.
The State of ESG in Asia
60% of Asian PE funds do not require their portfolio companies to report on ESG issues or responsible investment. Axiom commits to adopting best practices for ESG from our LPs and peers and further commits to helping educate our GPs to do the same.
Feeding the dragon: Does China have an appetite for buyouts?
Private equity investors have historically favored growth-stage investments in China due to the scarcity of true buyout opportunities. Is there too much competition in the market for too few deals in the buyout space?
The case for Asian emerging markets
Back in May, Harvard economist Carmen Reinhart painted a gloomy picture for Emerging Markets (“EM”) following massive devaluations of the Argentine peso and Turkish lira. How worried should investors in Asia be amidst the Latin American sell-off?
Spotlight on Pinduoduo: The Chinese bulk-buying phenomenon causing a stir
Chinese startup Pinduoduo made headlines this summer following a successful US debut on the NASDAQ, catapulting its founder Colin Huang to the position of China’s 12th richest person with a newly-minted fortune of US$13.8 billion.
Trump, trade and tariffs: Gauging the China fallout
Technology, intellectual property, fair competition and the large bilateral trade imbalance are some of the key issues fueling the US-China trade war. Despite this, we see limited impact on the long-term growth stories of portfolio companies.
Xi thought: Our thoughts on what it means for investors in Asia (FULL)
On March 11, 2018, 3,000 delegates gathered in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing and voted to abolish the two-term limit on the Chinese presidency. Here’s why we think this solidifies the case for investing in China even more.