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After China's admission into the WTO this year, and taking into account its economic growth rate of eight per cent a year, China has become a country with real potential for a venture firm willing to brave the administrative problems and widespread corruption, argues Beth Healy of the Boston Globe. There are still problems with entry into such a difficult market, not least of which is the formative capital markets which make the outlook for exit opportunities uncertain. But one or two US firms have opened Chinese offices, including IDG, Vertex Venture Holdings and KLM Capital Group.

A culmination of energy deregulation, a general slowdown in the economy, the dotcom meltdown and rising natural gas prices have all helped to create an exciting environment for venture capital investors within the energy sector. Energy Info Source discusses the opportunities that now abound within the industry.

Dismal US fundraising figures, CIBC takes over Accenture venture portfolio, Calpers reports losses on private equity investments, Apax merges US and European operations…

Dismal US fundraising figures, CIBC takes over Accenture venture portfolio, Calpers reports losses on private equity investments, Apax merges US and European operations…

Private equity returns have been stellar over the course of the last decade and, although affected by the bursting of the technology bubble, continue to offer massive rewards for the discerning investor. Paul Rogers, Tom Holland and Dan Haas of Bain & Co discuss the factors behind this success and the ways in which private equity firms add value.

Australian private equity is set for a boost as wide-ranging legislative changes make it easier for institutions to invest in the country's funds. Henderson Private Capital's Giles Craig explores some of the developments and assesses their impact on the market.

Flagship Ventures hires Edward Pitcher, Tucker Twitmeyer joins EnerTech Capital and Partech International names Helmut Schon as general partner…

VC investments in Asia Pacific plunged 73 per cent in first half, China is set to change VC regulations and Dham launches $50m India fund…

Calstrs joins forces with Altius, Blackstone Group raises record venture fund and venture capital funding in the US falls even further…

Global M&A activity picks up, Asia Pacific venture capital investments plunge 73 per cent and US venture-backed liquidity enjoys modest upturn in Q2…