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THL Partners’ co-president, Scott Sperling, discusses the state of private equity

Scott Sperling, THL Partners co-president, discusses the state of private equity on CNBC.  The length of the video is 5:46 and aired on April 1, 2010.

StepStone Group’s Monte Brem discusses opportunities with China’s consumer market for private equity

Monte Brem, CEO of StepStone Group, sees big opportunity in China’s consumer market. He sheds light on how his private equity firm plans to bank on China’s consumer growth story with CNBC.  The length of the video is 3:10 and was aired on March 11, 2010.

Conversus Capital’s Bob Long discusses his outlook for private equity

Bob Long, CEO of Conversus, discusses his views and outlook for private equity with CNBC. The length of the video is 2:49 and it aired on March 2, 2010.

About Conversus Capital

Conversus Capital, L.P. (Euronext Amsterdam: CCAP) (“Conversus”) is a permanent capital vehicle and the largest publicly traded portfolio of third party private equity funds. Conversus’ objective is to provide unit holders with immediate exposure to a diversified portfolio of private equity assets, access to best-in-class general partners and consistent NAV returns that outperform the public markets. Conversus Asset Management, LLC (“CAM”), an independent asset manager, implements Conversus’ investment policies and carries out the day to day operations of Conversus pursuant to a services agreement. CAM leverages the platforms of Bank of America and Oak Hill, its primary owners.

Carlyle Group’s David Rubenstein discusses size of potential LBOs

David Rubenstein, co-founder of Carlyle Group LP, talks about the state of the private equity industry. Carlyle Group is the world’s second-largest private-equity firm.

Private equity firm Gateway Group’s David Daniel provides his private equity outlook

David Daniel, Group MD of Private Equity Gateway Group, sheds light on the private equity business with CNBC.  The video aired on Sunday, February 14, 2010 and the length is 3:32.

Leopard Capital’s Douglas Clayton discusses investing in Sri Lanka

Douglas Clayton, managing partner at Leopard Capital, on the launch of its Sri Lankan Value Fund, explains why investors should look at opportunities in Sri Lanka and highlights some sectors that are poised for growth.  The length of the video is 4:35 and it aired on January 31, 2010.

Clayton, Dubilier’s Donald Gogel discusses the future of private equity

Donald Gogel, President and CEO of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, discusses the future of private equity on CNBC.  The length of the video is 5:35 and aired on January 29, 2010.

Blackstone Group’s Stephen Schwarzman says ‘Time for Pessimism in PE Has Passed’

Stephen Schwarzman, Chairman & CEO of Blackstone Group, discusses recent trends in private equity and regions with attractive opportunities.   He says, “the private equity business is really turning around. The value of companies, of course, has gone up as the economy has turned around. And I think people are looking forward to a really interesting time to be buying assets,” on CNBC.  The length of the video is 7:42 and was aired on January 28, 2010.

Bain Capital’s Stephen Pagliuca discusses recent trends in private equity

Stephen Pagliuca, managing director of Bain Capital, discusses recent trends in private equity, the IPO market, China and other markets on CNBC.  The length of the video is 10:01 and was aired on January 27, 2010.

Paul Capital discusses the growth in Asia’s secondary private equity market

International investors are increasing allocation to Asian private equity, which is helping to drive growth in the region’s secondary market, notes Lucian Wu, MD & head of Asia at Paul Capital.

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Leopard Capital discusses investing in Cambodia

Douglas Clayton, managing partner & CEO of Leopard Capital, sees vast upside for the Cambodian market and discusses what kind of opportunities this frontier market offers.  The length of the video is 2:58 and was aired on December 15, 2009.

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Blackstone Group’s Stephen Schwarzman provides his perspective on the private equity landscape and investment opportunities

The world’s largest private equity firm Blackstone Group’s Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder, Stephen Schwarzman, provides his perspective on the private equity landscape and investment opportunities in a CNBC interview.  The length of the video is 20:03 and was aired on Wednesday, November 18, 2009.

About Stephen A. Schwarzman, Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder, Blackstone Group

Stephen A. Schwarzman is Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder of Blackstone and the Chairman of the board of directors of its general partner, Blackstone Group Management L.L.C.  He has been involved in all phases of the firm’s development since its founding in 1985.  Mr. Schwarzman began his career at Lehman Brothers, where he was elected Managing Director in 1978 at the age of 31. He was engaged principally in the firm’s mergers and acquisitions business from 1977 to 1984, and served as Chairman of the firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions Committee in 1983 and 1984.   Read More »

Wal-Mart China CEO discusses strategy for retail in China

Chinese suppliers have long played an important role in helping Wal-Mart Stores deliver low-priced products to shoppers in the United States and other developed markets. But since 1996, when the giant retailer opened its first stores in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, Wal-Mart has had high hopes for selling in China as well as sourcing there. Today, the company, based in Bentonville, Arkansas, operates 260 outlets in China—ranging from its classic Supercenters to retail partnerships with local Chinese retailer Trust-Mart—and employs more than 90,000 associates. And as China CEO Ed Chan explains in this video interview, Wal-Mart sees enormous potential for further growth in the region. Todd Guild, a director in McKinsey’s Tokyo office, interviewed Chan at Wal-Mart China’s headquarters, in Shenzhen, in October 2009.  The length of the video is 5:32.

Video of private equity veteran Teddy Forstmann discussing the future of Wall Street

Buyout king and Wall Street legend Teddy Forstmann discusses the future of Wall Street with CNBC that aired on October 27, 2009.  The length of the video is 7:15.

Video of Stephen Roach, Chairman of Morgan Stanley Asia, discussing the next 2 decades for Asia

Stephen Roach, chairman of Morgan Stanley Asia and author of The Next Asia: Opportunities and Challenges for a New Globalization explains how the next two decades will bring dramatic changes to the region.  He discusses prospects for increased integration and cooperation between the region’s economies, explores the pitfalls and potential for countries like India and Japan, and considers whether the “Asian Century” has finally arrived. Clay Chandler, Asia editor with McKinsey’s publishing group, spoke to Roach in Hong Kong in August 2009 and the length of the video is 9:55.

Video of private equity pioneer David Rubenstein of the Carlyle Group discussing where he sees investment opportunities

David Rubenstein, co-founder and managing director of the Carlyle Group, tells CNBC where he sees investment opportunities.  The video aired on October 22, 2009 and the length is 4:15.

Video of private equity pioneer David Rubenstein of the Carlyle Group discusses the markets and the economy

Private equity pioneer David Rubinstein, co-founder of the Carlyle Group, discusses the markets, the economy and more with CNBC.  The video aired on October 22, 2009 and the length of the video is 7:12.  To save time and only hear David Rubenstein speak, start the video at 3:23.

Video of private equity pioneer David Rubenstein discussing the future of private equity

David Rubinstein, co-founder of the Carlyle Group, discusses the future of the private equity industry with CNBC.  The video aired on October 22, 2009 and the video length is 1:47.

Video of private equity titan David Rubenstein of Carlyle Group shares his market insight

David Rubenstein, co-founder and managing director of the Carlyle Group, which has more than $86 billion under management, shares his market insight with CNBC.  The video aired on October 22, 2009 and the length of the video is 8:41.

China private equity to grow, especially in consumer and healthcare, says Deloitte Head of Private Equity in North China

Head of Private Equity at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu North China, Chris Cooper, says investment activity is expected to increase in China’s private equity space, especially in the consumer-related and healthcare sectors during an interview with CNBC.  This video was aired on September 23, 2009 and the length is 6:00.

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