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PDI 100: The year our ranking doubled in size

As we move from 50 fundraisers to 100, investor appetite for private debt is soaring to record levels.

The world according to SFDR

Managers are preparing for a swathe of new ESG reporting requirements, with delayed EU taxonomy rules that come into force early next year seen as a potential gamechanger.

How lenders can help address climate change

Private debt has an important role in encouraging positive action on climate change, says Normunds Mizis, chief credit officer at BlueOrchard.

The big issues driving ESG debt strategies

Climate change and LP data demands are among five key focuses in the sector.

Climate action is critical, and investing in solutions can make a major impact

It’s time for investors to act on climate change, writes Amit Bouri of the Global Impact Investing Network.

Sustainability-linked loans take off but remain a work in progress

As the talk around climate change grows, investors are increasingly looking to invest in sustainable funds.

What managers need to know about the ESG talent pool

Firms are recruiting for responsible investment roles and looking for individuals with skill sets ranging from investor relations to ESG integration.

ESG: An ambition without a masterplan

There’s no doubt that ESG is a major talking point within private debt, but there’s considerable divergence among fund managers on the best way forward.

OMERS: Integrating ESG in investments isn’t a trade-off, it drives value

Close partnerships with management teams are key to building more sustainable business practices, says Katharine Preston, vice-president, sustainable investing at OMERS.

Download the December 2021 issue of Private Debt Investor

In the magazine: The PDI 100 – our exclusive ranking of the top fundraisers in the asset class; Meet the Canadian LP building from scratch; How to fund the most expensive project in the world; Plus much more…