Some critics are anti-ESG evangelists. Others have legitimate concerns. Advocates need to build the ESG case more robustly. [The Review, Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment. Read the full article here.]…
Asset Management
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SPAC boom-bust
Some think SPACs fill a market void left by a deficient IPO system. Critics have called them a rip-off. Who’s right and what’s next? [The Review magazine, Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment. Read the full article here.]…
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VC is collaborating to tackle ESG
VC was behind the curve when ESG investing ramped up dramatically in public markets in 2019. That’s all changed. [BVCA Journal, British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association. Read the full article here]…
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Innovation accelerating in responsible finance
The rapid growth of ESG equity funds and green bonds often dominate responsible finance headlines. But under the surface, a plethora of innovations are emerging. [The Review, Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment. Read the full article here.]…
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Can investors trust the media?
Investors are swamped with tips in newspapers, on television, and online, but are media pundits worth their salt? [Wealthsmiths, Sanlam. Read the full article here.]…
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Stars aligned for continued growth of UK ‘take-private’ deals
“The valuation premium associated with buying a public company is not as daunting for Private Equity as it historically has been, so many firms are taking the view ‘maybe we should look at this again’.” [Private Equity Wire. Read the …
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Fifty shades of green
Disparate investment and regulatory approaches towards environmental, social and governance investing are ramping up complexity for investment managers and advisers. [The Review, Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment. Read the full article here.]…
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Smaller buyouts outperforming their larger cousins, but riskier
“We had a hunch that small and mid-cap managers had more ‘juice to squeeze’ from their deals and deliver higher returns than large-cap managers. But we didn’t have hard evidence.” [Private Equity Wire. Read the full article here]…
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‘Manager consolidation’ driving growth in PE secondaries
GPs and LPs are increasingly turning to the private equity secondary market, adding a new layer of sophistication to PE. [Private Equity Wire. Read the full article here]…
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Private Equity fundraising and ESG
Capital is flowing into ESG investments with many PE GPs on the case. But to stay ahead, they will need credible evidence of impact, not just slick marketing. [Private Equity Wire. Read the full article here]…