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BlueFive Capital brings networks, CICC brings scale, and together they’re targeting high-growth sectors. CICC Capital and BlueFive launch PE fund to connect China’s new economy with GCC growth markets. The vehicle will target high-growth sectors including technology, digital transformation, green energy, advanced manufacturing, and consumer-driven industries. The collaboration leverages BlueFive’s expertise in cross-border alternative investments and its Middle East-Asia network, alongside CICC Capital’s access to China’s private equity ecosystem and institutional capabilities. Hazem Ben-Gacem, Founder and Chief Executive of BlueFive Capital, added: “Emerging markets are engines of the global economy, and by aligning BlueFive Capital’s GCC capabilities with CICC Capital’s track record in scaling innovation, we aim to deliver unparalleled value to investors while accelerating the growth of tomorrow’s industry leaders.” Discover what this launch means for emerging market investors: https://lnkd.in/dvwhCEte #PEInsights #privateequity #fundraising #GCC

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CICC Capital and BlueFive Capital Capital Launch New Investment Fund CICC Capital and BlueFive Capital announce a strategic partnership to launch a specialized investment fund targeting China’s new economy sectors. The fund focuses on technology, digital transformation, green energy, advanced manufacturing, and consumer-driven industries, leveraging the GCC as a gateway and launchpad for global expansion. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dVfd3R48 #CICC | #BlueFiveCapital | #InvestmentFund | #VentureCapital | #China | #GCC | #Technology

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With the 32nd CITIC CLSA Investors’ Forum moments away, Shaun Cochran, Head of Research at #CLSA on Bloomberg TV today provided his views on China’s stock rally driven by two key drivers: cheap valuations and the rapid rise of DeepSeek — underscoring China’s growing role as a fundamental player in global tech. Building on the AI theme, Shaun highlighted a recent report from CLSA “Tokens Tale” containing a framework projection for AI compute. Today, AI models consume one quadrillion tokens each month. Our analyst projects that could rise to 80 quadrillion a month driving both huge opportunities and volatility in AI stocks. With GPUs expected to deliver 27x efficiency gains and smarter algorithms reducing token use, the AI journey is only just beginning. AI is a key theme at the 32nd CITIC CLSA Investors’ Forum. Catch Shaun’s full insights on Bloomberg TV: https://lnkd.in/gfmhNR82 #CLSANews #CLSAInsights #CITICCLSAForums #CITICCLSAInvestorsForum #CITICCLSAIF25

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A dealmaking resurgence is sparking optimism in Asia Pacific 📈 In this episode of #TheInsight, Iain Drayton, head of Investment Banking in Asia Pacific, discusses how a resurgence in large-scale M&A transactions, increased appetite from financial sponsors, and robust activity in industrial and healthcare tech is underscoring a growing sense of optimism across the region. And read our report, Global M&A: A Bold Path for Strategic Growth, for more on regional dealmaking trends: https://lnkd.in/edWmeFRJ

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On 3 September 2025, our Financial Services Partner, Pinky Siu, participated in a panel discussion titled “Opportunities for Covered Call, Defined Outcome & Alternative ETFs” at the 6th Annual ETFGI Global ETFs Insights Summit - Asia Pacific, Hong Kong, organised by ETFGI. Pinky addressed the latest SFC circular on listed closed-ended alternative asset funds, outlining the regulatory requirements and key considerations. She also discussed the recent case of cross-listing of active ETF in Hong Kong and SFC’s “ASPIRe” roadmap on virtual assets regulation. Learn more about our Financial Services practice here: https://lnkd.in/gqKmBm7v #Deacons #DeaconsFinancialServices #InvestmentFunds #ETFs #Authorisedfunds #VirtualAsset #Spot #Regulatory #Alternative #ClosedEndedFunds #PrivatEquity #Assetmanagement #InvestmentManagement #ETFGI #ETFGIGlobalETFsInsightsSummits

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In a recent interview with Asian Private Banker, Barry Lin, CEO of Barings SICE, discussed the firm’s strategy for expanding into Taiwan's high-net-worth (HNW) market. In the interview, Barry emphasized Barings’ role as a leader in wealth management innovation, offering private credit and alternative investment solutions that are specifically designed for high-net-worth investors. He also touched on our approach — which includes partnering with local distributors and expanding our two-decade old market presence in Tawain — and how it positions us to drive growth and provide diversified, risk-adjusted returns in Tawain’s evolving wealth management landscape. Read the full the interview: https://ow.ly/gplw50WUKba

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