Private Equity
Developments at Abraaj Group mean LPs should conduct even more rigorous due diligence when considering MENA commitments.
3 min read · 16 May 2018
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
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
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
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
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
Addressing social issues can yield value creation opportunities, says Blue Wolf Capital founder Adam Blumenthal.
8 min read · 21 February 2018
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
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
The fund has a €500m target and will invest in European SMEs that are driven by environmental trends.
1 min read · 15 February 2018