All White papers articles – Page 50
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White papersDiversity of thought: Women in private equity roundtable with Nicola Goll
Private Equity International’s inaugural women in private equity roundtable in October started with a discussion on how private equity is becoming more gender diverse - slowly. The number of women in senior investment roles at UK firms, and in their European offices, has edged up to 11 percent from 10 percent in 2021, according to the latest diversity and inclusion survey carried out by Level 20 and the BVCA.
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White papersReal asset megatrends: Global trends shaping investment opportunities
Megatrends are long-term, global themes forecast to shape and transform society, the economy, and the environment over the next few decades. Investors are able to participate in the propagation of these trends through allocations to real assets, which are tangible physical assets with intrinsic value due to their substance and properties.
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White papersISA Briefing: Big numbers with big implications
The real estate investable universe in 2023: In an uncertain market, it is tempting to prioritize cyclical questions such as the risk of recession and the path of interest rates over structural topics with longer-run implications. But challenging periods in real estate markets can also be attractive times to build exposure to the asset class.
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White papersSustainable Finance or nothing!
An Interview with Jérôme Delmas, CEO of SWEN Capital Partners, and Isabelle Combarel, Deputy CEO Head of Sustainable Finance and Development
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White papersVideo killed the radio star: why private equity investors need to rethink the re-up
42 years ago, MTV introduced itself to the world with a song as prophetic as it was catchy. The Buggle’s hit song “Video Killed the Radio Star” ushered in a wildly different era for the consumption of music. We think private equity is facing its own MTV moment.
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White papersIs sustainable aviation fuel an oxymoron?
Last September, EasyJet announced that their landmark carbon offsetting scheme, in which they claimed to offset all their emissions from flying, would end.
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White papersEngaging on climate change: an emerging markets equity perspective
Following the publication of the first RBC EM Equity Climate report at the start of October, Portfolio Manager Richard Farrell highlights the importance of integrating climate-related risks and opportunities into the team’s emerging markets equity strategy.
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White papersImpact investing is now
Sustainable investment has become a significant trend in financial markets as science and society address a growing range of issues that pose both risks and opportunities: biodiversity protection, water management, extreme weather events, diversity, equity, and inclusion, are just some of the topics on investors’ minds.
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White papersAre companies really making progress on ESG? Read our long-term analysis to find out
In a landmark study of data going back 14 years, LGIM will provide a unique perspective on ESG progress across geographies, industry sectors and engagement themes.
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White papersHow salmon became catch of the day
While salmon are known for swimming upstream, salmon farmers face a tough battle when going against the flow to create businesses that align with ESG principles
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White papersESG viewpoint: deforestation in Brazil
The return of President Lula is a boost to efforts to halt deforestation in Brazil, but he faces significant impediments in his efforts to move the needle. We travelled to Brazil to deepen our understanding and encourage reform. During the trip we met with policymakers, soy traders and meatpackers as part of our wider engagement on this topic.
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White papersThe case for infrastructure debt
In today’s quickly evolving global economy, many institutional investors have turned to infrastructure debt for potential benefits ranging from an illiquidity premium over public markets to asset-liability matching characteristics.
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White papersFour critical elements for asset managers to meet the biodiversity challenge
Our biodiversity system is deteriorating at an alarming rate and its loss is causing damage to the natural world, society, and global economy.
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White papersEmbracing diversity, equity, and inclusion: nurturing diverse talent for lasting business success
In recent years, we have seen conversations about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) take centre stage as part of a wider discussion about sustainability and meeting societal expectations about doing the right thing.
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White papersCorporate lending: Contrasting US and European private credit
Private credit – historically viewed as a niche asset class – has seen exponential growth over the last decade. Here, we explore key differences between the US and European private credit markets.
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White papersPrivate Equity and Private Credit Have a Competitive Edge During Times of Inflation
Private markets have experienced explosive growth over the past two decades, accumulating nearly $10 trillion in AUM by the close of 2022. While this growth story has translated into intense interest in the asset class, there’s also been a healthy dose of skepticism among advisors and investors, particularly as we enter a more challenging and uncertain macroeconomic environment.
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White papersA Conversation on the State of Private Markets in Asia
What does the current private markets landscape in Asia look like, particularly on the GP side?
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White papersThe Global Challenges for the Next Generation
The Annual IMF Meetings in Marrakech raised an interesting question: Is the whole world a developing economy now—and can it pay for that development?
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White papersThe Case for Co-investments
Scarcity of co-investment capital could be creating a window of opportunity.
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White papersWhatever happened to the recession - and does it matter for bonds?
Despite interest rates being hiked to their highest level since the mid-2000s and a mini crisis in the US banking sector, the US and other developed market economies remain in relatively robust health. A recession has, so far, been avoided.
