Responsible Investing

Lean times for green loans?

Given changing attitudes to ESG, PDI explores whether sustainable loan structures still have a future in the world of fund finance.

SAIL Investments on rethinking global private credit – what’s next?

Sustainability should not be treated as a sub-segment of private debt, but as something that can fundamentally transform the entire asset class, maintains Johnny Brom, chief investment officer and founder, SAIL Investments.

To draw talent to impact, a rethink on fees may be needed

If impact is to attract the most talented GPs – and a wide pool of investors – it mustn’t make itself too expensive.

Why one CEO is unfazed by negative sustainability sentiment

Generate Capital’s CEO is focused on a net-zero future.

Sustainability: Are American and European investors so different?

The US may look to travel in one direction as Europe heads in the other. But there may be less to this divergence than meets the eye

Impact lending gathers momentum

A growing number of mainstream players are committing to impact strategies.

Five LPs speak of an asset class in transition

The shift from direct lending to speciality finance, adapting to ESG requirements and responding to regulatory scrutiny: these are some of the evolutionary steps being taken by private debt. Five investors share their thoughts on changing times.

Impact credit is on the rise

A growing number of managers are looking to private debt in pursuit of positive impact.

Growth opportunities: Impact lending

Impact funds are winning favour in Europe among LPs looking for differentiated strategies.

LGIM: Seizing the ESG opportunity in private debt

Emerging markets are proving it is possible to make responsible and sustainable investments over the cycle and see a genuine impact, says Nicholas Bamber, head of private credit at LGIM Real Assets.