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Investors have concerns about what is happening in the broadly syndicated loan space. The private debt market must learn the lessons.
Significant macroeconomic shifts, such as the low-carbon transition, bring both opportunities and risks, says chief investment officer Christopher Ailman.
Tackling global warming will require a commitment from the whole financial system to deploy capital sustainably. But where does private debt fit within this?
The technology and expertise exist to communicate non-financial KPIs to LPs with regularity, but don’t expect it to happen any time soon.
A thoughtful approach to responsible investment is required to meet the ESG needs of private debt investors, say CORDET’s Christian Ovesen, John Sealy and Henrik Wikerman.
Managers are preparing for a swathe of new ESG reporting requirements, with delayed EU taxonomy rules that come into force early next year seen as a potential gamechanger.
Private debt has an important role in encouraging positive action on climate change, says Normunds Mizis, chief credit officer at BlueOrchard.
Climate change and LP data demands are among five key focuses in the sector.
It’s time for investors to act on climate change, writes Amit Bouri of the Global Impact Investing Network.
As credit managers get more sophisticated on ESG, the tools they can use to drive progress in their portfolios are also advancing, says Nathan Brown, chief operating officer at Arcmont Asset Management.