All Private Equity articles – Page 5
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White papersIPM – Edition December 2022
3Q22 was a challenging one for private markets. Spreads between risk-free rates have narrowed or even reversed, leverage costs have soared and the economic outlook has weakened further. In this environment, it is crucial existing portfolios are positioned against some of the headwinds we know are coming next year.
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White papersThe Rise of GP-Led Secondaries
As private equity investors scramble for liquidity in this volatile climate, more general partners are orchestrating transactions in the secondary market.
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White papersWhat role can global commercial real estate play in a portfolio?
Growing numbers of investors are discovering how a range of real estate strategies – in both public markets and private – can earn a place in their portfolios.
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White papersEarnings era: future performance in private equity
Slowing economic activity together with higher inflation and rising interest rates has shaken global equity markets. As with prior market inflection points, asset owners are taking a close look at current portfolio allocations.
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White papersPrivate assets: routes in for investors
Many investors could benefit from an allocation to private assets, and democratisation means the options for those considering it are expanding. A wealth manager with specialist knowledge of the sector explains.
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White papersCapital Commitment
Over ten trillion dollars are allocated to private market funds that require outside investors to commit to transferring capital on demand; most of these funds are Private Equity (PE). We show within a novel dynamic portfolio allocation model that ex-ante commitment has large effects on investors’ portfolios and welfare, and we quantify those effects.
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White papersWhat links impact investing and private equity?
In impact investing, investments can contribute to a measurable positive social and/or environmental impact alongside earning financial returns. In our view, impact investing strategies work particularly well in private equity.
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White papersSDG Engagement Equity: 2021 Annual Report
The philosophy of the SDG Equity Engagement Fund is that we can all do well by doing good. Progress towards, and the attainment of, the UN SDGs is not a zero-sum game; rather, it represents an opportunity to create shareholder value.
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White papersIdentifying alpha opportunities in sponsored and non-sponsored middle market direct lending
Investors often ask whether lending to private equity sponsored or non-sponsored companies offer the best risk adjusted return potential. It’s an interesting question, as each channel has distinct tradeoffs.
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PodcastWhere Asset Management Goes Next
Barings Chairman & CEO, Mike Freno, discusses opportunities and challenges ahead for the asset management industry including what’s next on the ESG and DE&I fronts, why private assets may continue to grow, and how investments in technology are critical for long-term success.
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White papersWhat are the merits of a public-private equity investment approach?
Combining public and private equity investments in the same portfolio brings investors the best of both worlds.
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White papersA commitment without compromise Edition Jan 2022 – Sustainable investing in private markets
In this latest edition, we’re proud to claim that for the first time we’ve covered all operations in the history of Real Estate & Private Markets.
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White papersWhat is driving the sudden spate of telecoms buyouts and is it good for investors?
The European telecommunication industry has been the problem child of the equity market for some years, writes Joe Howes, Credit Analyst
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White papersPrivate markets: focus on ESG and transformation
According to our 2022 Investment Outlook, next year will feature growth deceleration, persistent inflation pressure and asynchronised central bank action. 2022 will also be a pivotal year for the transition to carbon neutrality and the development of a more inclusive growth model.
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Podcast*Diversified private markets: A source of illiquidity premiums*
Negative cash flows, pressure to diversify risk exposures, stricter investment regulations – institutional investors are facing many issues. These are also making holding listed equities harder, while low bond yields add to the challenges of sourcing adequate returns. Where can attractive alternatives be found?
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White papersPrivate Equity Demonstrates Resiliency in the Face of Change
How have Private Markets been affected by the pandemic?
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White papersWhat is the the complexity premium and how does it work?
The return advantages of private assets have often been chalked up to just their lower liquidity. We believe this view must evolve to include understanding the “complexity premium”.
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White papersAllocating to real and alternative assets: a framework for institution…
Institutional investors have significantly increased their allocation to real and alternative assets, such as private equity, real estate, infrastructure and private debt, over the past decade, with the objective of enhancing the return or the expected yield of their portfolio, as well as improving its diversification.
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White papersPrivate Markets: A Strong Value Proposition That May Emerge Reinforced After The Crisis
The Covid-19 crisis has caused significant disruption in private markets, but investor appetite for real assets stays unabated. Fundraising will be supported by abundant liquidity. Selectivity and diversification will be key and only the best quality assets should be considered.
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White papersReading fortunes: can venture capital give us a glimpse of the future of work?
Venture capital investors sit at the forefront of innovation and creative disruption, giving real insight into how our working lives will evolve after Covid-19 and beyond.
