Private Equity

ESG

Abraaj problems pose threat to MENA fundraising

Developments at Abraaj Group mean LPs should conduct even more rigorous due diligence when considering MENA commitments.

3 min read · 16 May 2018

Church of England endowment restores faith in PE

The £8.3bn fund is planning to increase its target allocation to the asset class through 'world-class managers'.

2 min read · 15 May 2018

Manulife Asset Management: ESG adoption seen lagging in Asia

Environment, social and governance integration is market-specific, and Japan has the fastest uptake, says the firm’s global head of ESG Emily Chew.

2 min read · 17 April 2018

Norway’s SWF dealt PE blow

A government white paper cited transparency issues and management fees as reasons why the $1trn fund should not invest in unlisted equities.

2 min read · 11 April 2018

What next for Angola’s SWF?

Fondo Soberano de Angola is putting together a new strategy following a recent governance change, but its former chairman continues to make headlines.

3 min read · 04 April 2018

Bamboo seeks $100m for impact healthcare fund – exclusive

The fund, named HEAL, will aim to deploy two-thirds of its capital into clinics and pharmacies across India, Pakistan, Indonesia and Bangladesh.

2 min read · 20 March 2018

Barking up a new sustainability tree

Addressing social issues can yield value creation opportunities, says Blue Wolf Capital founder Adam Blumenthal.

8 min read · 21 February 2018

ESG is in Africa’s DNA

Development finance institutions have played a crucial role in ensuring that private equity in Africa has some of the world’s most rigorous ESG standards, says Runa Alam, co-founder of DPI.

8 min read · 19 February 2018

KKR to join growing band of impact investors

The firm joins the likes of Bain, TPG and Goldman Sachs in targeting social and environmental impact with the registration of KKR Global Impact Fund.

2 min read · 15 February 2018

Ambienta 'considerably oversubscribed' on Fund III - exclusive

The fund has a €500m target and will invest in European SMEs that are driven by environmental trends.

1 min read · 15 February 2018

Showing 831 to 840 of 927 results
1…8385…93