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Three tips for raising capital from Japanese LPs

Japan represents one of the few developed markets left in which GPs can build new investor relationships on the ground floor, writes Monument Group's Japan representative Hiroshi Nishimuro.

Aberdeen Standard Investments: Approaching D&I from multiple angles

Ambitious firm and industry-wide changes are needed to address the scale of the diversity and inclusion challenge, say Aberdeen Standard Investments’ Karen Hill, Karin Hyland and Shelley Morrison.

EY and Level 20: Going beyond diversity targets

Many private equity firms are working hard to attract more women, but they need to take a multi-faceted approach to retain their best female talent, say EY’s Liz de Freitas and Level 20’s Cheryl Potter.

Travers Smith finds out how GPs are moving the needle on DE&I

The law firm’s Emily Clark, Stephanie Biggs and Sacha Gofton-Salmond examine how GPs are showing their commitment to gender diversity.

Neuberger Berman: PE demonstrates resiliency in the face of change

Private equity fundraising and investment remain defiantly active in the wake of the pandemic, say Neuberger Berman’s Susan Kasser, Joana Rocha Scaff and Patricia Miller Zollar

LP data demands drive action on DE&I, says Northern Trust

Investors' focus on diversity, equity and inclusion is beginning to have real impact, says Kim Evans, North America head of private capital fund services at Northern Trust.

CD&R: Enhancing performance through diversity

Teams that are diverse across dimensions may be more important than ever as private equity seeks to build for a post-pandemic future, say Sarah Kim, Diana Moraru and Sandra Peterson.

Why inclusion and diversity are mission-critical – Actis

Creating an inclusive and diverse environment is fundamental to future success, say Lucy Heintz, Actis fund head and chair of the firm’s inclusion and diversity working group, and Actis CFO, Susan Wilkins.

Firms must actively seek out diverse talent

Opportunities for women in the private funds industry have never been greater, but there is still a way to go, writes Gill Wadsworth.

Fund managers must court retail investors as defined benefit schemes wind down

Disclosure, liquidity and operational challenges are among the issues GPs will need to address to tap this new market, according to Intertrust.