Ben Payton

Is nature the next frontier for Japanese private equity?

As financial institutions in Japan take a leading role in reporting on nature-related risks, PE firms may increasingly need to demonstrate how they are addressing the issue.

Impact investing finds new centres of gravity

With fundraising in the doldrums and US LPs backing away, impact-focused GPs must look elsewhere for capital.

Why industrials are back on PE’s radar in the age of AI

In this podcast, Brookfield’s Anuj Ranjan and David Bonasia discuss why a sector that many investors overlook is actually brimming with fresh tech-driven opportunities

An insider’s view of impact investing

Masato Nakamura, a trailblazing Japanese impact investing executive, discusses developments in the market.

Impact investing blossoms in Japan

Impact strategies have gained traction, but first-mover funds will need to demonstrate strong performance to add credibility to the sector.

LP Perspectives 2025: Seven key LP opinions

Investors share their views on the outlook for the industry in our annual LP Perspectives 2025 Study.

An AI revolution in impact?

Impact measurement and reporting could be transformed with artificial intelligence tools.

Private equity's energy transition mission

PE has a key role to play in decarbonisation, but forging an effective real-world strategy presents a complex challenge for the asset class.

Behind the numbers: Elevating transparency in private market valuations and benchmarking

In this podcast, Abhishek Gupta and Tim Whittaker from Scientific Infra and Private Assets discuss the growing demand within private markets for accurate and robust data.

Regional guide: Southern African private equity

The region’s private equity industry may be more self-sustaining than that of other parts of Africa, but it is not without its challenges.