ESG

GPs can be at the mercy of even the weakest connections to adherence to ESG standards – real or perceived.

Mary Hunt will advise on diversity, equity and inclusion in the Chicago manager's portfolio and manage a new fund focused on the area.

Community organisers cited the secondaries firm's 2019 investment in Pretium Partners, whose portfolio company HavenBrook is facing scrutiny.

Creating a culture where women feel valued is key to improving gender diversity in secondaries, says Akin Gump’s Mary Lavelle.

The Northern Europe-focused firm invests in tech-enabled businesses and has evidenced ESG as a strategic priority with recent hires.

The digital publication will provide insight into the burgeoning sectors of ESG and impact investing in private markets.

Angela Wood has taken over the role of CFO from Denise Galvin, who will stay on as a senior advisor.

Professionals from some of the industry's biggest firms have founded a group to promote, retain and elevate women.

Investing in businesses at one remove means secondaries firms need a different dynamic if they are to innovate on environmental, social and governance issues.

Recycling business Ecore International is the focus of what has been described as 'a hybrid of a single-asset recap and an independent sponsor transaction'.