ESG

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.

20 big ideas shaping private debt: 1-5

Permanent funds, infrastructure debt, insurance tie-ups, private credit marketplaces and sustainability-linked loans.

20 big ideas shaping private debt: 11-15

Lending against recurring revenues, DEI, carbon pricing, mix-and-match structures and impact investing.

7 key trends: Private debt shows capacity to innovate to meet increased investor appetite

With $1trn in assets, more than 2,000 GPs active and as many as 650 private credit vehicles raising funds right now, the issue has become how to stand out.