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PE managers should see risk management as a top driver of investment returns

With the era of cheap money consigned to history, risk management is set to be a top driver of private equity investment returns. Haakon Blakstad, Chief Commercial Officer at Validus explains how the company’s track record in managing market risk over more than a decade, combined with a global presence,

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New & Emerging Managers – BCF Report 2023

Whichever way you look at it, fundraising as an emerging manager is high stakes. In this report, Joe Briggs & Andrej Jovicic of Briggs Capital Formation, explore some familiar emerging manager themes, and offer a fresh perspective that taps into the nuances and peculiarities of private capital fundraising.

Advancing gender equity and the UN SDGs in the private markets

The focus on meeting the UN SDGs is growing but the lack of progress towards closing the gender gap remains. There is a lot more businesses can do to promote gender equality and Lorraine Spradley Wilson (pictured), Chief Sustainability Officer, Novata, gives practical examples…

A strong start: The key to decoding ESG priorities and bringing about change

ESG executives’ scope of responsibilities is expanding exponentially as regulatory and investor demands continue to rise. Critical to their success is leadership buy-in and building a keen understanding of which ESG metrics are relevant to their particular strategy. Beth Meyer, Chief Legal Officer at Novata, provides practical guidance on how

An integrated approach to ESG

As a multifamily real estate investment company investing in apartment buildings across the US, FPA Multifamily believes it can leverage its operations, supply chain and business model to create a positive impact. The firm’s Managing Partner, Greg Fowler (pictured), explains how ESG initiatives integrate with workplace culture, impact objectives and

Private market investors need ESG benchmarks to see the full picture

Environmental, social and governance data can provide a wealth of information to help investors effectively manage risks and improve financial value for portfolio companies. But unlocking the opportunities that drive results begins with understanding the data. In an increasingly complex landscape, the ability to see the full picture of ESG

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