ESG

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.

ADIA, Apollo, Neuberger Berman co-lead Tikehau continuation fund

Tikehau has raised more than €1bn for smart infrastructure company Egis.

Behind the organisation opening doors to students of colour in secondaries

In this Second Thoughts podcast, Peter Wright, founder of the Diversity in Secondaries Initiative, discusses why he set up the non-profit and notes its key achievements.

Women of Influence: Leading the way in secondaries

Three secondaries-focused professionals have been included in affiliate title Private Equity International’s annual list of the most impressive women in private markets.

How FSN Capital overcame ‘scepticism’ to run continuation fund process

The Nordic PE firm, which was among the first private markets managers to embrace ESG, has raised €588m to acquire two assets from its fifth flagship fund.

NAV financing presents an ESG challenge

Uncertainty about the use of proceeds poses an issue for NAV lenders looking to manage ESG risks.

Investors show interest in Article 9 continuation funds

Impact investor Summa Equity closed Summa Circular, believed to be the first Article 9 continuation fund, in December, breaking new ground for the secondaries market.