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With a mature economy that operates in a transparent and regulated business environment, Australia provides PE investors with an attractive alternative to non-English speaking regions where investors face risk of exposure to corruption and economic and political uncertainty. There is also potential for GPs to source mega deals and make brand name acquisitions, especially in the current climate where the volatility of the Australian financial markets is opening the door for Private Equity acquisitions.

As valuations continue to rise in China and India, global and regional private equity interest in Southeast Asia, particularly in the consumer sector, has ramped up markedly in the past few years. Indonesia, as both the largest economy and most populous country in Southeast Asia, has entered the foreground of this attention. Hunger for access to Indonesia’s growth story is evidenced by CVC Capital Partners’ $800 million consumer investment at the start of 2010, Northstar Pacific Partners’ third buyout fund which recently closed at $750 million, and by recent plays from industry giants such as the Carlyle Group. Still, in actual dollar terms, PE investment into the country remains relatively small compared to other ASEAN nations and there is much room for growth.

China’s premier international private equity conference, AVCJ’s Private Equity & Venture Forum - China, will return for its 11th anniversary edition in May 2012. Leading institutional investors will share their views on how they measure their China allocation relative to elsewhere in the region and the world, as well as what their hopes are for returns from the market. The 2011 Forum was attended by more than 250 participants, from 153 companies and 15 countries, including over 50 LPs.

Malaysia is a long-established hub in Southeast Asia for Islamic finance and has undergone years of sustained growth, largely thanks to having an upwardly mobile population and a forward looking government. The country is also one of the hottest markets for M&A activity in Asia Pacific, and it has become an increasingly attractive investment destination for LPs looking to diversify their portfolios by targeting emerging markets. Learn more about investing in this promising market at the AVCJ Malaysia Forum.

The 7th Annual AVCJ Private Equity and Venture Forum - USA 2012 will gather some of the top private equity investors from across Asia's leading markets to discuss the opportunities and current risks in the world's most resilient growth engine.

Singapore sits at the crossroads between China, India and South-East Asia. As China’s and India’s economies grow and diversify, domestic enterprises are looking to South-East Asia to answer their needs for raw materials, new customers, and cheaper labour. AVCJ’s Singapore Forum, explores how private equity is helping Indian and Chinese companies achieve their strategic goals in South-East Asia; how Singapore is adapting to become the fulcrum for this activity, and what regional integration means for growth - and LP s’ investments.

AVCJ's Private Equity & Venture Forum - Japan 2012, the 13th annual installment of the series will again gather the top Japan-focused private equity and venture capital professionals in Tokyo. The 2011 Forum was attended by more than 200 PE professionals from 126 companies and 13 countries, including over 80 LPs.

2012 marks the 25th anniversary for the premier gathering of Asia focused private equity professionals and LPs at the AVCJ Hong Kong Forum. The AVCJ Forum continues to grow. It has become an ecosystem in and of itself, and a must-attend week for anyone involved in private equity. For those from outside Asia there is the opportunity to learn more about the market dynamics here, for those in Asia to share their ideas and experiences, and for business partnerships among LPs, GPs and service partners to be forged.

The 13th in this annual series of highly-successful forums: The AVCJ India Forum 2012 will gather the top India-focused private equity and venture capital professionals to discuss the investment opportunities both domestically and across the region.

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