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Tackling social impact initiatives requires GPs to wrestle with their larger purpose, write Matt Brubaker and Will Busch, III, from FMG Leading.
Managers in the US have sprung into action as they look to catch up with the ESG efforts of larger firms and their European counterparts.
Many LPs have historically perceived African private equity markets as high risk, yet the region’s post-pandemic performance could shift attitudes for good, says Sango Capital’s Richard Okello.
Investors are capitalising on opportunities to make an impact as well as a financial gain on the continent, say Webber Wentzel’s Michael Denenga, Angela Simpson and Andrew Westwood.
New template tracks GPs' progress on diversity over time.
WinPE has gathered an impressive group of founding members, including Blackstone, Advent International, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and CDC Group.
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.
The purchase adds to PEI Media's 13 specialist publications in alternative assets.
Document helps investors gauge ESG maturity across 21 different areas of activity and provides 'a rubric against which they can assess and benchmark a manager'.
Both firms disclosed first closes on Tuesday for market-leading fundraises focused on investments that will address the climate crisis.