Data Alert: Australian Private Equity and Venture Capital Remains Active 12 November 2010 The Australian Private Equity and Venture Capital Industry is one of the leaders in the Asia-Pacific region, managing a cumulative A$25 billion as at 30 June 2010, according to the 2010 yearbook, Australian Private Equity and Venture Capital Activity Report October 2010. Australia ranks fourth according to the IESE/Ernst & Young Global Venture Capital and Private Equity Country Attractiveness Index. Many of the world’s leading international financial institutions are investors in Australian private equity funds. They have been attracted by the stable political and legal environment, the fast growing and diversified economy, the healthy Initial Public Offer market, the expanding debt market, the high calibre of Australian fund managers, tax efficient investment vehicles, a well-developed industry framework, and the quality and diversity of investment opportunities. Download: Data Alert: Australian Private Equity and Venture Capital Remains Active (PDF) Financial Services Benchmark Report 2010 and other Financial Market Publications can also be downloaded. More information |