Private Equity

Impact investing

Private fund investors struggle with EU SFDR’s ‘moving goalposts’

Grappling with European sustainable finance rules was one of the central themes of this year's Impact Investor Global Summit and uncertainty was order of the day.

5 min read · 30 May 2022

Investors will have to take a novel approach amid the climate crisis

LPs are being asked to 'let go of asset buckets' in a bid to make a meaningful impact on carbon emissions.

3 min read · 19 May 2022

Moving the needle on social impact

Impact investing may have started out with a focus on social issues, but environmental concerns are rising further up investors’ agendas, and influencing their strategies.

6 min read · 11 May 2022

Pollination: How PE firms can seize the net-zero opportunity

Investor appetite and regulatory imperative are creating demand for net-zero investments and low-cost debt. The private equity sector can benefit from both, say Deniz Harut and Gavin Templeton.

3 min read · 03 May 2022

Four things to know about PAG’s IPO plans

The Asian buyout, credit and real estate giant will use most of its IPO proceeds to seed new strategies, according to Hong Kong Stock Exchange filings.

3 min read · 29 March 2022

Korea’s IMM collects nearly $500m to fuel development of EV batteries

IMM will consider raising up to $600m for its debut Korea Battery & ESG Fund dependent on investor demand, PEI understands.

2 min read · 28 February 2022

The future of ESG

Good environmental, social and corporate governance is essential, but the operating models to support those practices still have room to mature.

4 min read · 01 February 2022

Six responsible investment predictions for 2022

Natural capital, human rights and tax concerns: What sustainability themes will dominate private markets this year? Toby Mitchenall, Jordan Stutts and Snehal Shah share their thoughts

5 min read · 01 February 2022

Schroders Capital on values-based investing

Investors are now looking for complete private markets solutions that are aligned with their financial and non-financial objectives, say Emily Pollock and Jack Wasserman at Schroders Capital

7 min read · 01 February 2022

UK Environment Act heralds new legal landscape

With targets due to be set for air quality, biodiversity, water, waste reduction and resource efficiency, the legislation could impact portfolio companies in a range of sectors.

3 min read · 01 February 2022

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