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Coller Capital partner Jon Freeman shed some light Thursday on why global investors such as pension funds sometimes balk at writing checks when Australian private equity groups fundraise.

Speaking at the Asia Venture Capital Journal Private Equity & Venture Forum in Sydney, Mr. Freeman cited a survey conducted last year by Coller, an investment fund active in the secondary private equity market.

Of respondents to the survey, 52% said the key barrier was increasing competition for deals, while 30% said they were concerned about the difficult regulatory and tax environment.

To read the full, original article click on this link: Why Global Investors Worry About Australian Private Equity - Deal Journal Australia - WSJ