In this week's issue of Travers Smith's Sustainability Insights we are looking at what COP29 tells us about the new UK government's green growth ambitions. ...

In this week's issue of Travers Smith's Alternative Insights, we are looking at the Labour Government's Autumn Budget, and its likely impact on UK alternative asset managers.

In this week's episode of Travers Smith's Sustainability Insights we are looking at the new UK government's approach to transition...

Welcome to the fifth episode in our Sustainability Insights ... in conversation series. In the fifth episode of our Sustainability Insights … in conversation series, where we discuss the role of responsible investment in improving risk-adjusted returns, in aligning values, and in solving real world problems. Does Sustainable Investing Work?

In this week's issue of Travers Smith's Alternative Insights, we are looking at we are looking at the EU AI Act, and its likely impact on the attractiveness of the EU as a hub for Artificial...

In this week's issue of Travers Smith's Sustainability Insights we are looking at Mario Draghi's report on EU competitiveness and its potential impact on sustainability regulation for private capital...

In this week's issue of Travers Smith's Alternative Insights, we are looking at we are looking at NAV lending to private equity funds, and ILPA's recently issued guidance. Links: McKinsey's 2024 Global Markets Review ILPA guidance on continuation funds ILPA review of its highly impactful reporting template ILPA guidance on NAV-based facilities Financial Stability Report BVCA pointed out ILPA Guidance

Welcome to the third episode in our Sustainability Insights ... in conversation series. In the fourth episode of our Sustainability Insights … in conversation series, Simon Witney speaks to Diandra Soobiah, Director of Responsible Investment at Nest, the National Employment Savings Trust. Their discussion explores Nest's significant commitments to the private markets and, with 15% of NEST's £42 billion AUM allocated to private markets, Diandra explains what more she wants to see from the sector.

In this week's issue of Travers Smith's Alternative Insights, we are looking at trends in the private markets as discussed at our third annual Alternative Insights Summit in June. To see the agenda for our Summit, click...

In this week's issue of Travers Smith's Alternative Insights, we are looking at trends in the private markets as reported by the keynote speaker at our recent summit. Links: https://www.bain.com/insights/topics/global-private-equity-report/ https://www.collercapital.com/coller-capitals-40th-global-private-capital-barometer-summer-2024/

In this week's issue of Travers Smith's Sustainability Insights we are looking at the future for UK sustainability policy. We have released the third episode in our podcast series Sustainability Insights … in conversation. In conversation with Simon Witney, Ellen De Kreij, lead advisor to Apax’s Operational Excellence Practice on Impact and Sustainability, explains how Apax selects impact investments, how they work with management to promote impact, and how they report on impact to their...

Our third episode of Sustainability Insights… in conversation focuses on impact and what it means to Apax Partners. Ellen De Kreij is lead advisor to the Operational Excellence Practice on Impact and Sustainability and is a true expert in the Impact field. Together with Simon Witney from Travers Smith's ESG & Impact team, Ellen and Simon discuss how Apax select impact investments, how they marketed their impact fund, and how they demonstrate the impact that they and their portfolio...

In this week's issue of Travers Smith's Alternative Insights, we are looking at the diverging path of private funds regulation in the US and the EU. Links:...

In this week's issue of sustainability insights we are looking at the latest EU rules on fund names and greenwashing. Links:...

In this week's issue of Travers Smith's Alternative Insights, we are looking at Artificial Intelligence, and the opportunities it offers for asset managers. FCA's AI update: AI Update (fca.org.uk) Our note on the FCA's update The FCA and Bank of England's "strategic approach" to AI – what it means for regulated firms | Travers Smith

In this week's issue of sustainability insights we are looking at the UK's latest clampdown on greenwashing. Links: Sustainability Disclosure Requirements - Our detailed analysis of the guidance is here FCA has also issued detailed guidance Feedback from the BVCA FCA CP24/8: Extending the SDR regime to Portfolio Management

Our second episode of Sustainability Insights … in conversation charts Kristen Weldon's journey to natural capital in private markets.  Simon Witney and John Buttanshaw from Travers Smith's ESG team talk to Kristen about the importance of nature and biodiversity, explore some of the investible opportunities for the private markets, and discuss UK and EU legal and regulatory initiatives. 

In this week's issue of Alternative Insights, we are looking at the UK's attempts to get defined contribution pension schemes to invest in private funds.

In this week's issue of Sustainability Insights, we are looking at Labour law reforms across the UK and Europe in light of upcoming elections. Links: TUC - "The biggest upgrade of workers’ rights in a generation"IER - CBI lobbying to ‘soften’ Labour’s workers’ rights pledges, FT reports.FT - Keir Starmer seeks to reassure business over Labour’s worker rights pledgesIER - Row rumbles on as business leaders line up against a 'full fat' New Deal for workers - IEREuropean Commissions - Social...

In this week's issue of Travers Smith's Alternative Insights we are looking at the European Commission's recent policy brief reviewing the first 100 days of the EU's Foreign Subsidies Regulation. Links: EU's new Foreign Subsidies Regulation Travers Smith's Alternative Insights: The impact of the EU's new rules on foreign subsidies The European Commission's recent policy brief

In this week's issue of Sustainability Insights, we are looking at European supply chain due diligence requirements including the fate of the EU's CS3D. Links: Aligning the EU Due Diligence Directive with the International Standards: Key Issues in the Negotiations FT article - France seeks weaker EU due diligence rules for banks Forecast for 2024 European Parliament elections European lawmakers reached an in-principle agreement on the Commission's 2022 proposal to ban products from the EU...

In the 73rd issue of Travers Smith's Alternative Insights, we are looking at subscription line financing and the emerging role of rating agencies. Links: An analysis by Blackrock ILPA's guidelines issued in 2017In 2022, Citi was reported to have scaled back its lending by over two-thirdsRating agencies (GLI Fund Finance 2024 - Rated subscription lines: An emerging solution tot he liquidity crunch | Travers Smith) We launched a new podcast series in February: Sustainability Insights … in...

Listen to a discussion between Travers Smith's Simon Witney and Cornelia Gomez, Global Head of ESG at General Atlantic. Simon and Cornelia discuss the outlook for regulation in 2024, differing global perspectives on sustainability, and responsible AI.

In this week's issue of Sustainability Insights, we are looking at corporate governance and reporting in EU portfolio companies. We are launching a new podcast series in February: Sustainability Insights … in conversation. In the first edition, Simon Witney will discuss topical issues, including the global ESG landscape and responsible AI, with Cornelia Gomez, Global Head of ESG at General Atlantic.  Sign up on our website (www.traverssmith.com) and it will land in your inbox next...