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Collaborating to achieve excellence in compliance

Emerging managers are facing a developing regulatory landscape which places an ever-growing burden on their operations. Partnering with a collaborative firm to help navigate this environment can help them exceed operational due diligence and SEC audits with less difficulty, says Vinod Paul (pictured), chief operating officer, Align.

Diverse and inclusive firms drive better results

ESG is becoming inherent in the way GPs invest, and though the regulatory framework needs further progress towards congruence, engagement and stewardship can drive initiatives to fruition. Mike Bridge (pictured), managing director, data operations, MiddleGround Capital, elaborates…

Food and agriculture investing through active portfolio management

Forming local partnerships is key to achieving operational excellence and continuous improvement in food and agriculture investments. Colin Butterfield (pictured), CEO of Solum Partners outlines the firm’s differentiated approach to investing in this sector.

Leveraging technology to simplify carbon accounting in private markets

Investor focus on corporate emissions reduction is on the rise as the world moves toward decarbonization targets. In fact, a new Simon-Kucher & Partners survey of 132 European private equity professionals found that 78% said reducing their portfolio’s carbon emissions has positively impacted fundraising performance. What’s more, 93% said initiatives

Managing rising information flow to ensure consistency and speed

Allocator requests for information have consistently been on the increase. As this trend continues and regulatory scrutiny tightens, GPs need more efficient ways of delivering the data their clients require. They need to do this in an accurate and timely manner while not detracting from their main focus of raising

Harnessing the growing compliance burden

Keeping up with reporting regulations and requirements has always been a challenge – but as the industry becomes more complex and regulators signal they will continue to increase enforcement, this challenge presents a more significant risk.

Buyer-led secondaries provide GPs with speed, simplicity and discretion

James Gamett, Founder & CEO of Sweetwater Private Equity, outlines how the growth and dynamic pricing nature of buyer-led secondaries has helped make private companies more accessible for investment than ever before, and how patience, selectivity, and diligence are the firm’s watchwords for future success…

Diversification reigns supreme

Private equity has the potential to generate strong returns, particularly in uncertain market conditions, given the right investment partners. Daniel Boege (pictured), Partner and Head of Buyout of Golding Capital Partners outlines the elements which have been driving various aspects of this market.

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