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ESG: For good measureIt is important to focus on the material environmental, social and governance factors but disclosures must also be appropriate to maximise value, says sustainability consultant ERM.
Private equity firms turn to blockchainTwo private equity funds have adopted the blockchain so far this year. We find out how a tech-shy industry can benefit from the cutting edge.
- 17Capital promotes three
The preferred equity firm has announced three promotions and a new appointment.
- Northern Trust's 50 South Capital hires PE vice-president
Chris McCrory joins from Pamlico to focus on primary investment opportunities in US buyouts and direct co-investments.
- Service update: Tracking third party providers
Wells Fargo and Vistra beef up their Asia presence while Vistra appoints a new director of fund services.
- PREI Asia to get new chief
The head of one of the largest real estate platforms in Asia, Victoria Shigehira Sharpe, is preparing to move to a newly-created, senior client-facing role at PREI Asia’s parent company.
- Northern Trust launches PE push
Financial services group Northern Trust is bolstering its private equity operations and has created a new alternative assets unit headed by former director of private equity, Robert Morgan.
- BlackRock reports private equity losses
Profits in the fourth quarter for the New York-based firm, which manages more than $1tn in assets, were hit especially hard by hedge fund and real estate losses.
- New York pension commits $110m to minority-led funds
The New York State Common Retirement Fund has for the first time backed female-founded Asia Alternatives as well as African American-led GenNx360 Capital. The pension estimates a 20% loss since April.
- US universities, young millionaires welcome alternatives(2)
Two separate studies, one by The National Association of College and University Business Officers and the other by Northern Trust, show that university endowments and some wealthy people are increasingly finding confidence in the alternative asset class.