inequality

The Taskforce on Inequality and Social-related Financial Disclosures was launched in 2024 and has the support of many major private markets investors.

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.

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 World Bank Group's private sector division offers $125m for ADP IV and joins a mix of private investors and other DFIs, including Germany's DEG and France's Proparco.

The leaderboard in the New Private Markets Global Awards 2025 illustrates the increased prominence of emerging markets in sustainability, ESG and impact investing.

‘The first thing people want more than anything else is dignity and respect, a place of purpose and belonging,’ Garden City founder Michael Arrieta told Buyouts.

Paula Langton, head of Campbell Lutyens' sustainability practice, participated in a webinar on market institutionalisation on Wednesday.

Desenvolve SP has committed around $118m to 14 funds since January 2023, with 'more to come', said a spokesperson.

The Chicago-based private markets impact investment firm is evaluating an open-end strategy for private credit that could bring in more high-net-worth individuals.

Ownership Capital Lab says the market could rise to $10bn by 2040 if it reaches the milestones laid out in a new roadmap.