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The US may look to travel in one direction as Europe heads in the other. But there may be less to this divergence than meets the eye
A growing number of mainstream players are committing to impact strategies.
The shift from direct lending to speciality finance, adapting to ESG requirements and responding to regulatory scrutiny: these are some of the evolutionary steps being taken by private debt. Five investors share their thoughts on changing times.
A growing number of managers are looking to private debt in pursuit of positive impact.
Impact funds are winning favour in Europe among LPs looking for differentiated strategies.
Emerging markets are proving it is possible to make responsible and sustainable investments over the cycle and see a genuine impact, says Nicholas Bamber, head of private credit at LGIM Real Assets.
The firm closed $166m of deals, for nearly 2,000 units, in Q4 2023.
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.
With its roots in green banking pioneer Rabobank, the new direct lender is aiming to make a name for itself in its home market of the Netherlands and around Europe.