Japan private equity still stands out, but competition is biting
TL;DR Japan private equity remains one of the world’s most attractive markets, but the easy money is gone. Bain says 2025 deal value reached JPY 4.
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HKIC’s 14% IRR: four numbers private-market allocators should separate
TL;DR HKIC reported a 14% net portfolio IRR for 2025, alongside HK$6.459 billion of investment income and an HK$1-to-over-HK$8 capital multiplier. The figures
Girard-Perregaux Launches 4 Permanent Laureato Fifty Watches for Collectors
TL;DR Girard-Perregaux permanently integrates four Laureato Fifty models into its core collection, priced CHF 8,900–14,200. Permanent status creates stable secondary market dynamics and appeals
Looted Art Recovery and Copyright Suits Signal Art Market
TL;DR New York investigators returned around $600,000 worth of looted art while artists Mickalene Thomas and David Salle face separate copyright suits. For APAC family offices,
Goldsmiths Sale 2026 Offers Up to 50% Off Watches
TL;DR Goldsmiths is running a summer 2026 sale with discounts of up to 50 per cent on watches and jewellery. For APAC allocators, the discount depth signals
Auction House Recoveries in 2026 Signal Renewed Art Market
TL;DR ArtTactic data shows Sotheby's, Christie's, and Phillips recorded significant revenue recoveries in 2026, driven by major single-owner sales. The confidence is trickling
Japanese Wine Awards: Do Global Accolades Actually Drive
TL;DR Japanese wines earn consistent recognition from the DWWA and IWSC, but most producers are too small to sustain export pipelines. For APAC investors, awards improve the