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Norbert Lagerweij, sustainability data specialist for private equity, will be among the speakers at Impact Investor Global Summit this week.

Private capital could play a role in bolstering Europe’s energy resilience, catalysing its tech industry and financing the conversion of manufacturing facilities, M&G private markets CIO Emmanuel Deblanc tells PEI.

CFO Robert Lewin cites the recent sale of CoolIT as an example where employee ownership has led to higher profits and, consequently, higher multiples at exit.

The Canadian insurer is increasing its energy transition exposure via GPs, says infra fund lead Kate Roscoe, who sees a greater focus on sustainability among managers.

Lenders are incentivising companies to increase their products in sustainability solutions, says Thibault Sandret, head of private credit at investment consultant Bfinance.

The Swedish pension fund released its sustainability report this week.

The sustainability leader has marketed the fund under SFDR Article 8, as private markets firms prepare for an overhaul to the rules.

Shuen Chan has left UK insurer Legal & General’s asset management unit, which has combined responsible investment functions for public and private markets under one leader.

The San Diego-based private credit firm could return to the fundraising trail in late 2027 or early 2028, founder and CEO Kim Folsom tells NPM.

Recognition of impact is a welcome development, but experts warn regime is more suited to public markets and may throw up issues for GPs.