Guest Writer
As the technology sector takes off in Europe there are opportunities for growth lending
The private debt secondaries market has trailed the development of private equity, but a range of deals is now being seen – albeit with specific private debt characteristics
LPs can lead by example to accelerate progress on diversity, equity and inclusion, say Marie-Andrée Dupuis and Giovanni Orsi of Canada’s PSP Investments.
Non-bank lending is growing in popularity, but it can be tough to find the best way to access this lucrative and increasingly important part of the economy. Pollen Street's Matthew Potter takes a look at how to make good investments in the sector.
In a time when supply has been unable to meet demand, lenders have been kept on their toes finding innovative ways to oil the wheels of the economy. Bob Dean and Charles Sharf of White Oak Commercial Finance explore some key trends.
The value of the global asset-based finance market is estimated to be $4.5trn and growing. Pollen Streets's Matthew Potter give and insight into the role non-bank lending has to play in reforming capital markets.
Credit funds are making significant leaps forward in how they tackle ESG risks in the portfolio and at firm level, but there is much more to do, say Bridgepoint Credit’s Hamish Grant and Cathy Wang.
Private debt may have been later to embrace ESG than private equity, but industry approaches are evolving quickly, says Kartesia’s Coralie De Maesschalck.
A thoughtful approach to responsible investment is required to meet the ESG needs of private debt investors, say CORDET’s Christian Ovesen, John Sealy and Henrik Wikerman.
Private debt has a critical role to play in driving positive societal and environmental impact globally, says chief impact officer and deputy chief executive officer at BlueOrchard Finance, part of Schroders Capital, Maria Teresa Zappia.