Western Europe

Alternatives managers change tack on ESG comms

As anti-ESG rhetoric in the US intensifies, private markets players appear to be dialling down their messaging, but not their actions.

Rising stars on the future of sustainability in private markets

Up-and-coming talent from across PEI Group’s under-40 lists share the sustainability and impact trends that are gaining momentum in alternatives.

Private capital’s role in the fight against climate change

As the all-important 2030 deadline to limit global warming looms, are private markets on track to help meet the world’s critical climate needs?

Sustainability: Managers double down on value creation and metrics

After an era of exuberance, expansion and ‘rockstar’ roles, sustainability in private markets is being more closely tethered to value creation.

Coller flagship has reached $10bn target as it eyes end-of-year close

The fund is looking to collect up to $1.5bn more through December and has already deployed $8bn.

CVs account for nearly one-fifth of sponsor-backed exits – KPMG study

Some GPs view continuation vehicles as ‘temporary measures’, according to the financial services firm.

Hollyport’s ninth flagship closes above hard-cap

The vehicle from the tail-end secondaries specialist is the latest vehicle to smash its fundraising goal this year.

How will emerging managers fare in a consolidating market?

Competition for capital is fierce, but new firm formation is poised to continue nonetheless.

Creating the one-stop-shops of the future

Private markets M&A continues to gather pace as asset management mega-platforms attempt to meet all their investors’ needs.

Industry consolidation: New investor classes drive acquisitions and partnerships

The top force fuelling M&A among private markets managers is the ambition to become as relevant to private wealth and insurance money tomorrow as institutional capital today.