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The White House is reviewing a rule that bars retirement plans from weighing 'social causes' in investment decisions. Sources hope for a balanced approach, but fear the new rule may have a chilling effect on private markets.

Fundraising from US institutions has undoubtedly become harder, but many are still committed and capital deployment remains resilient, according to panellists on NPM's live webcast.

The San Diego City Employees' Retirement System has found that 'nearly all' of its fund managers have improvements in four ESG categories, although gender and racial diversity have stagnated in the past year.

The Toronto-based impact investment firm aims to raise $36m for the new evergreen vehicle, including $11m by the end of the year, says portfolio manager Karolina Iaydjieva.

The Californian state-run pension plan had 'about 50 different engagements' with public and private portcos last year, including discussions about labour standards, says sustainable investments director Travis Antoniono.

New LPs include Dutch, Norwegian and Danish impact investment firms, venture investors and individual venture capitalists.

Who are the connectors and field-biulders in sustainable private markets? As part of our second influencers list, we identify individuals operating in the wider investment ecosystem.

Which general partners are helping to shape sustainability in private markets? As part of our influencers list, we identify the fund managers aligning LP capital with positive impact.

Jen Braswell, formerly managing director and global impact lead at EQT, joins ResponsAbility as an impact strategy adviser.

30% of LP investment teams are female, research from UK Private Capital shows.