TVS Capital, an Indian private equity firm, has appointed K E Ranganathan as its operating partner.

Victoria Ip, managing director and Asia Pacific chief investment strategist at Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management, reveals some of the opportunities and approaches in the current landscape for private clients to manage their portfolios, looking at ways for them to generate income as part of how they adjust their asset allocations.

Marc Lansonneur of Societe Generale Private Banking explains the role and suitability of alternative investments in portfolios, and looks at what is required to increase the take-up in Asia of the various types.

Indian high net worth individuals and ultra high net worth individuals seem to be shying away from investing in anything they deem too risky and don’t understand.

Rene Buehlmann, managing director and head of investment products and services in Hong Kong for UBS Wealth Management, talks to Hubbis about opportunities and trends in the alternatives space, including in relation to due diligence and fees, and about what is required to help get advisers more engaged in conversations with clients about relevant products.

Lee Cashell of Asia Pacific Investment Partners looks at some of the opportunities for foreign investors when trying to access the growth story in natural resources and other developing sectors in Mongolia.

In Part 3 of this product briefing, experienced market practitioners discuss the key issues in relation to investing in private equity, including suitability, things for investors and advisers to focus on and consider, and what can go wrong when making investments.

In Part 2 of this product briefing, experienced market practitioners look at the history of private equity in Asia, as well as explain the fund cycle and deal-structuring process, including key players, fundraising, deal selection, due diligence and exit options.

In Part 1 of this product briefing, experienced market practitioners explain the key characteristics, benefits, risks, styles, misconceptions and applications of private equity, with particular reference to its role and value within wealth management.

Michael G. DeSombre of Sullivan & Cromwell LLP explains the purpose and some key aspects of due diligence for private equity deals, including things that go wrong which advisers should be aware of.

Marshall Mays of Emerging Alpha Advisors explains some of the main drivers, considerations and risks for investors in private equity, and reveals some key questions that advisers should be asking to ensure suitability.

Don Hellyer of National Australia Bank explains the key features and characteristics of Australia’s wealth management industry, and looks at the appetite among investors for various asset classes.