Private equity industry needs healthier ecosystem

ICMR’s report found the PE industry in Malaysia has remained sluggish, especially compared to growth levels seen in more advanced economies.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia requires a healthier and more diverse ecosystem of fund managers and private investors to grow its private equity (PE) industry to address the country’s rising liquidity needs, according to the Institute for Capital Market Research Malaysia (ICMR).

The independent think tank said Malaysia’s PE industry is less diversified as most private funds are targeting early-stage venture investments.