In Conversation with TR Capital is a podcast and video series where we discuss and share our insights on the Private Equity Secondary Market in Asia. Through our conversations with the founders, CEOs and operators of great Asian businesses, we will analyze what we're seeing at the frontline of investing in the region.

Keynote Conversation among Keyu Jin, Paul Robine and Frederic Azemard

TR Capital was delighted to welcome Dr Keyu Jin, a global economist and professor at the London School of Economics as the special guest speaker for our 2024 Investor Day. Dr Jin shared her perspectives on various important topics, including implications of the latest US election result on the US-China relationship, China’s latest fiscal stimulus plan, as well as the multi-polar relationship among the US and Asian countries.  



Keynote Discussion between George Yeo and Paul Robine

TR Capital was delighted to welcome George Yeo, the former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Singapore as the special guest speaker for our 2023 Investor Day. Mr Yeo shared his insights on various important topics, including the opportunities and challenges faced by Singapore, ASEAN, and India, and how these regions would come into play amidst the backdrop of the US-China relationship today, as well as under the influence of BRICS on the global stage.  



How the New World Order will impact the Investment World - Part 1

TR Capital was delighted to host Kiril Sokoloff, Chairman and Founder of 13D Research & Strategy, for lunch in Hong Kong with the firm’s investors and friends in March 2023. Mr. Sokoloff and Paul Robine, Founder and CEO of TR Capital, had a wide-ranging discussion on the theme of “How the New World Order will impact the Investment World”.



How the New World Order will impact the Investment World - Part 2

TR Capital was delighted to host Kiril Sokoloff, Chairmanand Founder of 13D Research & Strategy, for lunch in Hong Kong with the firm’s investors and friends in March 2023. Mr. Sokoloff and Paul Robine, Founder and CEO of TR Capital, had a wide-ranging discussion on the theme of “How the New World Order will impact the Investment World”.



How the New World Order will impact the Investment World - Part 3

TR Capital was delighted to host Kiril Sokoloff, Chairman and Founder of 13D Research & Strategy, for lunch in Hong Kong with the firm’s investors and friends in March 2023. Mr. Sokoloff and Paul Robine, Founder and CEO of TR Capital, had a wide-ranging discussion on the theme of “How the New World Order will impact the Investment World”.



Keynote Conversation with Kiril Sokoloff – Opportunities for the Next Decade

TR Capital was delighted to welcome Kiril Sokoloff as the keynote speaker for our 2022 Investor Day. Mr. Sokoloff is the Chairman and Founder of 13D Research and has 30+ years’ experience investing in global markets. In this conversation, Mr. Sokoloff shares his views on the challenges and opportunities ahead in the Asia investment landscape. 



Keynote Conversation with Ronnie Chan - 30 Years of Investment in China

TR Capital was delighted to welcome Ronnie Chan as the keynote speaker for our 2021 Investor Day.  



Asian Secondaries: On the Up

Frederic Azemard and Nathan Lee discuss the growing opportunity in Asian Secondaries with Robert Wood, Founder of BridgeWood Alternatives. 



China: The view on the ground

In this episode, TR Capital Managing Partners Frederic Azemard and Colin Sau discuss how China is returning to normal following the COVID-19 pandemic. They will share their firsthand experiences from the streets, malls, airports, and investee companies of Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen. 



Shenzhen – China’s innovation engine

In this episode, TR Capital CEO Paul Robine and Managing Partner Colin Sau share their thoughts on the innovations coming out of Shenzhen and the investment opportunities in Shenzhen and the Greater Bay Area. They also discuss the importance of the opening of TR Capital’s Shenzhen office in the firm’s continued development as the leading secondary investor in the region.  



The Rise of Southeast Asia

In this episode, TR Capital CEO Paul Robine and Vice President Nigel Ng share their thoughts on the opportunities and outlook in the private equity market in Southeast Asia. They also discuss the rationale for TR Capital’s latest office opening in Singapore, and the latest developments at the firm.