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Just how far does impact investing reach? From agri-investing to zero waste, the breadth of the strategy was on show at the latest GIIN Investor Forum in Paris.
The competition for hiring top talent in private equity is getting fiercer, and high salaries may no longer be enough to entice candidates.
Mainstream impact investors may be grabbing the headlines, but local issues need local solutions. These can only be identified and addressed with teams on the ground and a tailored approach, says impact investment manager Incofin.
Social problems that appear intractable to governments can have clear solutions if viewed through private equity’s ESG lens, says Blue Wolf Capital founder and managing partner Adam Blumenthal.
GP pursuit of investments promising positive environmental and social impact is growing. The leader of KPMG’s Impact Ventures practice Tania Carnegie explains how LPs are driving its expansion.
Alan Gauld, investment director of Aberdeen Standard Investments, and Jamie Govan, senior ESG analyst, explain why a commitment to responsible practices is important throughout the investment lifecycle.
The next generation of investors are increasingly interested in how returns are made, rather than just how big they are, partner David Jeffrey tells the IPEM conference in Cannes.
Private equity's diversity issue goes deeper than firms not seeing enough female candidates.
It's inching up the priority list at private equity firms, but progress is slow.
Permanent capital structures can help investors navigate volatility and complex regulation, but convincing limited partners can be slow going.