UK Asset Manager Schroders & Thailand KBank Private Banking Launch China Private Equity Fund in Thailand, Fund Managed by Schroders Capital with $93 Billion in Private Asset Investment
28th October 2023 | Hong Kong
UK asset manager Schroders and Thailand KBank Private Banking have launched a new China Private Equity Fund in Thailand for private wealth investors to invest in private equity in China, with the fund managed by Schroders Capital with $93 billion in private asset investment. Announcement: “Schroders Singapore, in partnership with KBank Private Banking, today announced the launch of a China Private Equity Fund (“Fund”) in Thailand, offering private wealth investors an unparalleled opportunity to tap into the world’s second-largest private equity market. The Fund is managed by Schroders Capital, the private assets business of Schroders. Leveraging off Schroders Capital’s established Qualified Foreign Limited Partnership (QFLP) programme in China, the strategy is co-developed with KBank Private Banking to provide differentiated access to a significantly wider and deeper universe of China’s RMB private equity market for private wealth investors in Thailand. China’s private equity market RMB fundraising has grown over the past decade. In 2022, more than 90% of fundraising was in RMB, far outstripping the remaining 10% in USD. In recognition of the strong preference for RMB fundraising in China private equity, KBank Private Banking and Schroders Singapore co-developed the strategy to position investors favourably for the future of China private equity. The Fund represents the 6th dedicated RMB fund within the Schroders Capital portfolio. In addition, the Fund is strategically designed to capitalise on opportunities from the dislocation in China’s market by investing in leading high-growth companies that offer attractive discounts in the secondaries market. The strategy focuses on technology, consumer, and healthcare sectors, aligning with China’s development trends to leverage its vast domestic market of more than 1.4 billion consumers. By primarily focusing on secondaries, the fund has a shorter investment term compared to conventional private equity funds in the market.”
“ UK Asset Manager Schroders & Thailand KBank Private Banking Launch China Private Equity Fund in Thailand, Fund Managed by Schroders Capital with $93 Billion in Private Asset Investment “
UK Asset Manager Schroders & Thailand KBank Private Banking Launch China Private Equity Fund in Thailand
Dr Triphon Phumiwasana, Senior Managing Director, Private Banking Business Head, Private Banking Group, Kasikorn Bank: “KBank Private Banking believes that investing in private equity can help investors diversify portfolios and optimise long-term returns, especially during market uncertainties when firms may face short-term liquidity problems and are looking for partners to increase capital. China, being the world’s second-largest in private equity fund-raising, offers a vast array of unlisted, high-potential companies. Our collaboration with Schroders on a China-focused private equity fund further broadens the investment spectrum beyond listed assets, paving the way for enhanced long-term gains for investors.”
Lily Choh, Head of South Asia and CEO Singapore, Schroders: “China’s potential to be the world’s major growth driver in the medium term remains robust. We are pleased to partner with KBank Private Banking to bring our best-in-class China private equity strategy to private wealth investors in Thailand, a first in Southeast Asia, with exclusive access to institutional-grade offerings in the dynamic China private equity market. The trend in allocating to private markets is accelerating as investors are increasingly seeking out alternative sources of return. Along with our global private equity investment specialists, we look forward to pioneering innovative solutions that resonate with our clients’ evolving preferences to unlock a broad range of opportunities in private markets.”
Jun Qian, Head of Private Equity China, Schroders Capital: “Schroders Capital is at the forefront of accessing the China private equity market for almost 20 years and has demonstrated a consistently strong investment track record. Among international asset managers, we have one of the largest local private equity teams in China with more than 20 deeply experienced local private equity specialists and supported by a global platform in 13 offices across the US, Europe and Asia. The long-term fundamentals of the China private equity market remain highly appealing with attractive opportunities, especially in RMB secondaries. With limited players in the nascent China’s secondaries market, we are excited by this partnership with KBank Private Banking, where investors can tap into the fast-growing potential of China private equity.”
Schroders plc
Schroders is a global investment management firm with £726.1 billion (€846.1 billion; $923.1 billion) assets under management as at 30 June 2023. Schroders continues to deliver strong financial results in ever-challenging market conditions, with a market capitalisation of circa £7 billion and over 6,100 employees across 38 locations. Established in 1804, the founding family remains a core shareholder, holding approximately 44% of Schroders’ shares. Schroders has benefited from a diverse business model by geography, asset class and client type. It offers innovative products and solutions across four core growing business areas; asset management, solutions, Schroders Capital (private assets) and wealth management. Clients include insurance companies, pension schemes, sovereign wealth funds, high-net-worth individuals and foundations. Schroders also manages assets for end clients as part of its relationships with distributors, financial advisers and online platforms. Schroders aims to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. It also channels capital into sustainable and durable businesses to accelerate positive change in the world. Schroders’ business philosophy is based on the belief that if we deliver for clients, we will deliver for our shareholders and other stakeholders.
Schroders Capital
Schroders Capital provides investors with access to a broad range of private asset investment opportunities, portfolio building blocks and customised private asset strategies. Its team focuses on delivering best-in-class, risk-adjusted returns and executing investments through a combination of direct investment capabilities and broader solutions in all private market asset classes, through comingled funds and customised private asset mandates. The team aims to achieve sustainable returns through a rigorous approach and in alignment with a culture characterised by performance, collaboration and integrity. With €88 billion assets under management, Schroders Capital offers a diversified range of investment strategies, including real estate, private equity, secondaries, venture capital, infrastructure, securitised products and asset-based finance, private debt, insurance-linked securities and BlueOrchard (Impact Specialists).
*Assets under management as at 30 June 2023 (including non-fee earning dry powder and in-house cross-holdings)
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