As the US private equity and venture capital markets become ever more competitive, firms are increasingly looking for investment prospects in the fast-growing economies of Asia. In this panel, we will explore the relevant aspects and major questions of investing in Asian businesses. A few examples:

• Where are the opportunities in both the near and long term?
  
• What are the major obstacles and risks?
  
• What are the common investment models and exit strategies?
  
• Is there an early-entry advantage?
  

Moderator
Professor Hayne E. Leland
Professor of  Finance, Haas School of Business
University of California, Berkeley

Panelists

• George Baeder, Vice President (Monitor Group)
• Lu Gang, Investment Manager (Legend Holdings Ltd.)
• Chris Hazen, Managing Director (WSP Environmental Strategies LLC)

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