ESG

Regulatory changes in Europe are accelerating the shift towards sustainable finance in private markets, but may also be exacerbating 'greenwashing,' argues Simon Witney, a senior consultant at law firm Travers Smith.

A guide to getting started on ESG reporting and disclosure, by Victoria Gillespie, who is responsible for fund services firm JTC’s ESG offering.

It comes just weeks ahead of an expected update on potential regulatory measures to address greenwashing in Switzerland.

Limited partners want transparency, expertise and independence from boards, but ultimately view such qualities as unimportant to investment decisions.

BPEA goes big with $3.2bn ESG-linked loan

SEC’s expanded exam intensifies focus on fees, expenses, audits, noisy exits and new investors.

States want beneficial owners on Form D.

Finding order – and alpha – in the ESG chaos.

Many fund managers are wary of ESG because they are unaccustomed to investing based on something other than financial returns. But for those who do it right, could ESG be an alternative data goldmine, writes Apex Group's Jason Meklinsky.

Apex launches new Carbon Footprint service.