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Complexity, opacity and a lack of standardisation have slowed efforts to improve reporting, a conference has heard.
Scandinavian private equity is a positive, even if politicians and the public need to be persuaded.
Diversity is now recognised as a value-creation driver. Watch market participants talk about what can be done and read the seven steps you need to take to ensure an inclusive workplace.
The private funds manager hired Kara Helander from BlackRock to lead the effort for a more diverse and inclusionary workplace.
Under-representation of women can have serious consequences in private equity.
Buttressed by a hefty proportion of capital and expertise provided by development finance institutions, African GPs are a force for sustainable change.
Other obstacles include lack of in-house expertise, difficulty finding good managers and challenges executing co-investments, according to bfinance.
With clean energy now an established asset class, we asked Foresight partner Dan Wells how to minimise risk.
With the rise of the anti-sexual-harassment movement, industry stakeholders need to think differently as they mitigate reputational risk.
An unwillingness to improve ESG standards over a number of years could impact LGT’s desire to re-up with some existing GPs.