Governance is often overshadowed by the environmental and social components of ESG, but it is one of the most powerful tools for a private markets firm, say Carmela Mondino and Richard Thackray at Partners Group
6 min read · 01 October 2021
Understanding the psychological influences on EV can lead to better results for both buyers and sellers, writes Dr David Cooper.
3 min read · 01 October 2021
Allianz Global Investors' Emmanuel Deblanc looks at the impact on private markets as the global economy begins to recover from the covid-19 pandemic.
3 min read · 15 September 2021
Recruitment is ramping up in the US mid-market as banks address pent-up demand for fund finance professionals and plan for growth, writes Rory Smith.
3 min read · 01 September 2021
Tackling social impact initiatives requires GPs to wrestle with their larger purpose, write Matt Brubaker and Will Busch, III, from FMG Leading.
3 min read · 01 September 2021
Private markets have a crucial role to play in deploying capital where it is most needed, says Evans Osano at development agency FSD Africa.
3 min read · 01 September 2021
A gender-lens approach can boost business performance and enhance women’s economic empowerment in Africa, says Anne-Marie Lévesque of development finance institution FinDev Canada.
2 min read · 01 September 2021
Special purpose acquisition companies present fertile ground for private equity firms, but they are not without their challenges for the mid-market, say Baker McKenzie partners Michael Fieweger and Derek Liu
7 min read · 31 August 2021
Once the domain of private equity, the secondaries industry is now gaining momentum in infrastructure, debt and real estate, says Northleaf managing director Mike Flood.
7 min read · 31 August 2021
Many LPs have historically perceived African private equity markets as high risk, yet the region’s post-pandemic performance could shift attitudes for good, says Sango Capital’s Richard Okello.
7 min read · 31 August 2021