Private Equity

Trends & Research

LPs raise the bar on ESG reporting

Investors are getting more sophisticated when it comes to environmental, social and governance considerations as they look to future-proof their portfolios.

5 min read · 02 December 2024

PE poised for a comeback

Some 45% of global LPs plan to increase their private equity deployment over the next year, marking a substantial increase from 2024.

5 min read · 02 December 2024

LPs take a stricter approach on due diligence

Amid a challenging fundraising environment, investors are scrutinising key person clauses, management fees and carry waterfalls.

4 min read · 02 December 2024

Continuation funds: Should LPs commit or roll?

LPs are on the lookout for status quo options when it comes to secondaries funds.

4 min read · 02 December 2024

LPs take a cautious approach to AI

LPs are showing greater hesitancy when it comes to adopting AI compared with GPs, with a desire on seeing the technology’s use cases before jumping on board.

3 min read · 02 December 2024

Market uncertainty lingers for LPs

As the threat of rising interest rates has largely dissipated, investor concern has turned to geopolitical uncertainty.

3 min read · 02 December 2024

GP stakes: Are LPs in or out?

While the number of LPs looking to back GP stakes funds remains consistent with prior years, the majority have no plans to invest in these vehicles.

4 min read · 02 December 2024

LPs navigate shifting tides in the ESG landscape

ESG continues to garner support from investors in Europe and Asia while facing political headwinds in the US.

4 min read · 04 December 2023

Interest rate hikes are on LPs’ minds

Liquidity is front of mind for LPs at a time when high interest rates, inflation and recession have become the main risks facing private markets portfolios.

3 min read · 04 December 2023

LPs put emphasis on due diligence as they get selective

Investors that are still actively investing are spending more time drilling into fund managers.

4 min read · 04 December 2023

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