Private Equity

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A case in Minnesota highlights the precarious nature of ESG risk

GPs can be at the mercy of even the weakest connections to adherence to ESG standards – real or perceived.

2 min read · 02 September 2021

UK shopping spree is an opportunity to showcase PE's value creation proposition

Highlighting the merits of private equity ownership can be a complex exercise, and one that’s even more pertinent as the industry seeks to widen its investor base.

3 min read · 26 August 2021

LPs should ditch the climate poetry and allocate in prose

Following last week’s IPCC report, investors should stress-test their portfolios against realistic internal carbon pricing, boost allocations to energy transition strategies and consider divesting from carbon-intensive assets.

3 min read · 19 August 2021

State intervention: The cause of, and solution to, Russian PE’s problems?

Capital from domestic, Middle Eastern and Asian sovereigns has propped up Russian private equity for at least half a decade.

3 min read · 12 August 2021

The future is digital for healthcare

Our A-Z demonstrates there are plenty of opportunities in the health sector provided you can find your niche.

2 min read · 05 August 2021

Novalpina dispute: A masterclass in misalignment

The mid-market firm's troubles highlight the rare risk of members of a GP not seeing eye-to-eye on what's best for their LPs.

3 min read · 29 July 2021

Dealmaking on track for first $1trn year

Our crystal ball told us that dealmaking would rebound in 2021, but we didn’t expect the first half to be so big.

2 min read · 22 July 2021

Don’t leave your future behind 

Private equity needs to address inequities in pay before talented women and people of colour head for the exits.

3 min read · 15 July 2021

Symbiosis: The future of GP stakes?

Apollo’s foray into GP stakes investing is unusual for a number of reasons, not least because the deal involves a significant element of reciprocity between the firm and its target partner.

2 min read · 08 July 2021

Putting female talent centre stage

Our inaugural list celebrates the impact and success of women in private markets.

2 min read · 01 July 2021

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