Private Equity

Commentary

Why we might be surprised by H1 fundraising

These turbulent times could be characterised by some surprisingly large fund closes.

3 min read · 19 March 2020

Oregon commits $500m to fourth Stonepeak infra fund

The fund is targeting $10bn and eyeing a first close by the end of next month.

2 min read · 16 March 2020

How private equity will fare in the covid-19 crisis

The industry learned some valuable lessons from the GFC, but this crisis will be different.

2 min read · 12 March 2020

Private equity lessons learned from the Global Financial Crisis

The PE model appeared to provide additional flexibility and access to capital even during times of broad market distress, an outcome that can reasonably be expected to play out once again.

3 min read · 11 March 2020

BlackRock on why long-holds and less leverage can be 'compelling'

Dag Skattum, Europe head of the asset manager's Long Term Private Capital fund, says family- and privately owned companies are attracted to a more flexible type of capital.

3 min read · 11 March 2020

Three investors just moved the ESG needle

A statement from pensions with combined assets of nearly $2trn is a clear warning to sceptics.

2 min read · 05 March 2020

Coronavirus impact spreads to wages

One of private markets’ biggest investors, Singaporean state fund Temasek is implementing pay cuts to counter the economic impact of the rapidly spreading outbreak.

3 min read · 27 February 2020

Climate change waits for no one

Private capital is starting to feel the force of the climate crisis tipping point.

3 min read · 20 February 2020

LPAC dos and don’ts – how to ensure advisory bodies remain effective

Law firm Stephenson Harwood's Gabriel Boghossian and Sarah de Ste Croix outline three points of contention and practical steps to ensure effective LPAC operations.

4 min read · 20 February 2020

Debevoise: Directors have a duty to take ESG into account

Simon Witney, special counsel at Debevoise & Plimpton, says he doesn't see ESG and financial returns as a trade-off.

4 min read · 17 February 2020

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