Private Equity
The perfect storm of the pandemic, economic woes and the call for racial justice has highlighted the social aspect of responsible investing, writes Eamon Murphy
5 min read · 03 September 2020
Speaking in a teaser for PEI’s inaugural Responsible Investment Forum: Tokyo, Sayaka Takatsuka, senior director at impact firm Shinsei, said domestic LPs were still getting to grips with the strategy.
3 min read · 02 September 2020
Simon Witney, one of the most prominent practitioners in UK and European private equity, is leaving the firm after almost four years.
2 min read · 01 September 2020
The focus on ESG is growing, yet few lower mid-market private equity fund managers have made it a priority, say John Poff, David Walden and Bonnie Howard of MiddleGround Capital.
7 min read · 01 September 2020
We explore how private equity in the country is approaching a test of its resilience.
5 min read · 31 August 2020
Accelerating demographic and tech trends make Africa a strong investment proposition, says Helios Investment Partners’ co-founder and managing partner Tope Lawani
8 min read · 31 August 2020
From infrastructure to impact investing, now more than ever the private sector has a vital role to play in Africa, says OMAI’s Paul Boynton
5 min read · 31 August 2020
SMEs form the backbone of Africa’s economies but often lack access to funding for growth. Mediterrania Capital Partners’ Albert Alsina explains how private equity can address this issue
7 min read · 31 August 2020
Secondaries buyers should look for a chance to engage with GPs on ESG before deciding not to invest, says LGT Capital Partners' ESG committee chairman.
2 min read · 26 August 2020
The Asian private equity giant's founder Lei Zhang says duration is the most important factor in making PE firms better stakeholders in society.
3 min read · 19 August 2020
