Claire Coe Smith
With targets due to be set for air quality, biodiversity, water, waste reduction and resource efficiency, the legislation could impact portfolio companies in a range of sectors.
The market for loans tied to sustainability targets is growing fast, but measurement and greenwashing concerns remain.
As companies across industries sharpen their digital toolkits, in-demand tech services businesses are attracting private equity interest.
What’s driving the surge in fundraising and dealmaking in the private credit market?
In an ever-more nuanced and crowded tech market, investors are looking for managers that can offer something unique.
Private equity operating teams have grown significantly over the last decade, transforming the way GPs work with portfolio companies to drive operational improvements.
Managers in the US have sprung into action as they look to catch up with the ESG efforts of larger firms and their European counterparts.
Given their more limited ability to influence DE&I at the asset level, private debt managers initially faced less scrutiny on the issue from LPs. That is now beginning to change.
Strong returns and accelerated digital transformation are among the factors giving weight to growth strategies.
As ESG issues rise up managers’ agendas, fund administrators are seizing the opportunity to deliver products and services that meet their needs.