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Negotiations and arrangements for the remaining portfolio can prove fiendishly complicated when a fund approaches the end of its term. Julie Corelli of Pepper Hamilton considers the challenges

Private equity continued making inroads in the German economy in 2017, but there was controversy surrounding whether private equity funds should get VAT exemptions, writes Andreas Rodin of P+P Pöllath + Partners

Credit lines can prove crucial in sealing a rapid-fire acquisition, says RBS International’s Mike Lewis. The key is to ensure the loan facility provides the freedom to borrow when needed.

Addressing social issues can yield value creation opportunities, says Blue Wolf Capital founder Adam Blumenthal.

Development finance institutions have played a crucial role in ensuring that private equity in Africa has some of the world’s most rigorous ESG standards, says Runa Alam, co-founder of DPI.

LPs are increasingly using the Sustainable Development Goals as investment themes, according to Actis’s head of responsible investment.

It is important to focus on the material environmental, social and governance factors but disclosures must also be appropriate to maximise value, says sustainability consultant ERM.

What does it mean to invest with purpose? ESG integration is critical, says Craig Cogut, founder and chairman of Pegasus Capital Advisors.

Private equity firms are set for a rude awakening if they ignore climate change, says Sophie Flak, the head of corporate social responsibility at Eurazeo.

The investor dynamic in the next 10 years will be less of a US dollar-denominated performance-based business, says MVision chief executive Mounir Guen.