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As the Middle East grows in significance as a source of capital, and travel continues its post-covid revival, Asia-based GPs are hoping they can find backing for the region’s big investment themes.
Setting the right impact KPIs aligned with companies’ developmental projects is pivotal for performance enhancement, says Kartesia’s Coralie De Maesschalck, head of CSR and ESG.
The initiative's applicability to both GP and portfolio companies means it is emerging as a 'gold standard' in private markets.
Despite some remaining complexity and uncertainty, ELTIF 2.0 appears to offer non-professional investors a much easier way into alternative investments than its 1.0 predecessor, says Linklaters Luxembourg's Silke Bernard.
ESG issues are increasingly important for investors in real estate debt, but are they being factored into investment decisions? Not necessarily.
Amid tough times for the commercial real estate market, Alexandra Cooley, chief investment officer and co-founder of Nuveen Green Capital, highlights a new source of green finance that provides a bright spot.
The longstanding environmental-focused private markets firm is 'pleased with the momentum' as it gathers capital for its first private credit fund.
The firm has raised €300m to invest in mid-market European companies with a focus on sustainability.
... and tell Andy Thomson how they view the industry's progress on ESG. Views range from the sceptical to the optimistic.
The vehicle has received an initial commitment from Crédit Agricole and is targeting €750m to improve agricultural sustainability.