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Investors’ views over the importance of DE&I issues and whether they ultimately affect fund commitments are as varied as the LP community itself.
As investors ramp up demands for data on diversity, equity and inclusion, outsourcing such requests can offer a sophisticated solution for fund managers – and facilitate wider industry change
The pandemic-induced ‘Great Reflection’ means PE professionals are more selective about job opportunities, while firms need to have a consistent set of values to attract talent.
Gender-lens investing is just the start of the conversation when it comes to equity in private market investments, says DEG’s Katharina Thier.
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As more PE firms look to institutionalise their business, part of their strategy is to increase allocations from new investor bases.
As the industry’s focus on diversity deepens, ILPA’s Jennifer Choi says the association will continue to evaluate how it ‘sets the bar in defining what good looks like’.
New collaborations and burgeoning areas of interest will continue to make ESG a growing focus of the industry.
Despite the challenges, there is much the private equity industry can do to improve gender diversity, and there are many good reasons to act, says RSM’s Kerensa Butler
The achievements of the women named in PEI’s inaugural Women of Influence in Private Markets include leading the charge on diversity and promoting innovation in their PE portfolios.