Private Markets
Why are asset owners opting for climate investments in private markets?
Opportunity, returns, and the prospect of reducing portfolio emissions are turning private markets into a crucial arena for investments in the energy transition.
Border to Coast increases allocation to climate solutions
The pool’s latest climate change report shows £8bn is invested in equity and fixed income portfolios, an additional £2.5bn deployed in private markets.
Inside ABP’s push to support climate start-ups and scale-ups
Europe’s second largest pension fund is bypassing venture capital funds to make direct investments in early stage climate solutions
IIGCC’s Mahesh Roy: “Engagement in private markets is critical for net zero”
Part 1 of NZI’s Stewardship Series looks at best practice engagement strategies for private equity and private credit investors
Inside GPIF and APG’s infrastructure deal: a tale of two net zero stories
Two of the world’s largest pension fund investors, Japanese GPIF and Dutch APG announced a joint investment programme on infrastructure, what does this mean for their net zero journeys?
Nuclear energy: appetite growing but challenges remain
With governments worldwide turning their heads towards nuclear for energy security and environmental reasons, is there investor appetite to commit to the controversial power source?
Legal & General opens DC offering to private market investments
Legal & General (L&G) has unveiled the L&G Private Markets Access Fund, offering its 5.2m defined contribution (DC) members access to private markets including investments in the energy transition
Aegon leverages LTAFs to put climate targets into action
Aegon’s default workplace fund has revealed details of its first private market investments, aimed at bolstering the fund’s net zero targets
