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A series of regular audio briefings for the alternative asset management industry.
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In this episode Simon, Trysha Daskam-Smith, Head of ESG Strategy at Silver Regulatory Associates and Michael Raymond delve into pressing issues faced by European fund managers when dealing with US investors amidst the current headlines. Tune in to explore:A nuanced discussion of how the term ESG is perceived across different markets, especially US investors with varied stances in different statesPractical advice on communicating ESG commitments consistently and factually, avoiding political pitfalls while emphasising value creationHow international regulatory standards influence global fund marketing strategies
In June, the UK took the next step in its plan to adopt international sustainability reporting standards for UK businesses, publishing a key consultation document. On the same day, it launched a consultation on how to implement its manifesto commitment to mandate credible, Paris-aligned climate transition plans for FTSE 100 companies and UK-regulated financial services firms, including asset managers.
In the fourth Sustainability Exchange of the series, Simon invites Paula Langton, Partner and head of the sustainability practice at Campbell Lutyens and Phil Bartram to unravel the complexities of SFDR classification.Listen now to explore:How Article 8, 9, and 6 classifications truly differ, and why it matters in today’s fundraising climateShifts in LP preferences, regulatory requirements, "sustainability tourists" and the evolution towards long-term value creationNavigating related obstacles and choosing the appropriate sustainability commitments for your investor base
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?
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.
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.
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 his week's issue of Travers Smith's Sustainability Insights, we are looking at the agreed reforms to the EU's sustainability disclosure rules.Links:our detailed briefing2021 impact assessment
In this week's issue of Travers Smith's Alternative Insights, we are looking at the Commission's SFDR proposal fails to deliver clarity.Links:https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/finalised-sfdr-20-proposals/https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/possible-changes-to-the-eu-sfdr-the-european-commission-seeks-views/https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smiths-sustainability-insights-what-will-sfdr-20-look-like/
In this week's issue of Travers Smith's Alternative Insights, we are looking at the UK's strategy for private capital in the wake of the latest budget.Links:https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smiths-alternative-insights-the-impact-of-uk-tax-policy/https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/autumn-budget-2025/https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/autumn-budget-2025-private-capital/https://www.fnlondon.com/articles/rachel-reeves-private-equity-will-be-key-to-growth-push-95c10a9ahttps://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68595e56db8e139f95652dc6/industrial_strategy_policy_paper.pdfhttps://www.bvca.co.uk/static/e07847be-bbcc-4b7e-a201d5d182700aca/BVCA-Response-to-Invest-2035-The-UKs-Modern-Industrial-Strategy.pdf
In this week's issue of Travers Smith's Alternative Insights, we are looking at European fund labels.Links:https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/draft-sfdr-20-proposals/https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/sustainability-exchange-podcast/https://uksif.org/uksif-pwc-report-uk-sdr-and-investment-labels-implementation-lessons-and-the-road-ahead/
In this week's issue of Travers Smith's Alternative Insights, we are looking at the long term implications of the development of fund tokenisation. Links:https://www.fca.org.uk/publication/consultation/cp25-28.pdfhttps://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/fca-measures-to-support-direct-2-fund-dealing-and-fund-tokenisationhttps://www.theia.org/sites/default/files/2023-11/UK%20Fund%20Tokenisation%20-%20A%20Blueprint%20for%20Implementation.pdf
In this week's issue of Travers Smith's Sustainability Insights we are looking at human rights due diligence and defence investments.Links:https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smiths-alternative-insights-private-markets-and-policy-goals/https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/sustainability-and-security-investing-in-defencehttps://defence-industry-space.ec.europa.eu/eu-defence-industry/defence-readiness-omnibus_enhttps://data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/document/ST-12811-2025-INIT/en/pdfhttps://www.rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/insights-papers/are-esg-standards-scapegoat-stalling-defence-growthhttps://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smiths-sustainability-insights-investing-in-europes-defence/https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WpGBd6s2-MO5YQw4nVDtiH0av5TjSCMfOoIDrupHLlY/edit?tab=t.0https://www.europeandefense.org/https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/2022-08/BHR-Arms-sector-info-note.pdfhttps://www.americanbar.org/groups/human_rights/reports/defense-industry-human-rights-due-diligence-guidance/
In this week's issue of Travers Smith's Alternative Insights, we are looking at public private markets and how asset managers can influence them.Links:https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/video/80-of-draghi-investment-ask-will-come-from-private-capital-says-kkr/vi-AA1NlSifhttps://www.cityam.com/rishi-sunak-assures-city-that-bonfire-of-financial-services-regulations-post-brexit-is-around-the-corner/https://www.british-business-bank.co.uk/news-and-events/news/british-business-bank-response-autumn-budget-2024https://www.british-business-bank.co.uk/finance-options/british-growth-partnershiphttps://www.bvca.co.uk/policy/nova.htmlhttps://www.lse.ac.uk/events/openhttps://www.fmg.ac.uk/isf/blended-finance-labhttps://www.bankofengland.co.uk/-/media/boe/files/speech/2015/building-real-markets-for-the-good-of-the-people.pdf
In this week's issue of Travers Smith's Alternative Insights, we are looking at transition plans in the UK.
In this week's issue of Travers Smith's Alternative Insights, we are looking at transatlantic tax policy and the art of the deal.Links:https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smiths-alternative-insights-the-impact-of-uk-tax-policy/https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/new-uk-carried-interest-tax-regime-draft-rules-published/https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/new-uk-carried-interest-tax-regime-draft-rules-published/
In this week's issue of Travers Smith's Alternative Insights, we are looking at the impact of Taxing financial services professionals in the UK.Links:https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6735f4670b168c11ea82311d/Financial_Services_Growth___Competitveness_Strategy_-_Call_for_Evidence_.pdfhttps://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-scrap-non-dom-tax-status-foreign-earnings-2024-03-06/https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/autumn-budget-2024-non-dom-regime/#thechanges2https://on.ft.com/3Ij9PrThttps://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/rule-changes-for-european-private-fund-managers/https://obr.uk/docs/dlm_uploads/OBR_Economic_and_fiscal_outlook_Oct_2024.pdfhttps://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/government-provides-welcome-update-to-carried-interest-reform-proposals/https://www.ft.com/content/ba781c26-f3f0-4657-bad7-d47337353790https://on.ft.com/4nIgID5
In this week's issue of Travers Smith's Sustainability Insights we are looking at the UK's adoption of ISSB standards.
In this week's issue of Travers Smith's Alternative Insights, we are looking at liquidity routes for portfolio companies before exit.Links:https://www.linkedin.com/posts/travers-smith_assetmanagement-privatecapital-markets-ugcPost-7341038259122126849-K5r1?utm_medium=ios_app&rcm=ACoAAANSBP8B6s50YH7QZ6bxZ_O1alhPfCdpZEM&utm_source=social_share_send&utm_campaign=copy_linkhttps://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/pisces-key-questions-answeredhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-goes-further-and-faster-to-boost-capital-markets-by-delivering-pisceshttps://on.ft.com/3FyWeM2
In this week's issue of Travers Smith's Sustainability Insights we are looking at the ongoing review of the SFDR.Links:https://finance.ec.europa.eu/sustainable-finance/disclosures/sustainability-related-disclosure-financial-services-sector_en#:~:text=attracting%20private%20funding%20to%20help%20Europe%20make%20the%20shift%20to%20a%20net%2Dzero%20economy.https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/possible-changes-to-the-eu-sfdr-the-european-commission-seeks-views/https://finance.ec.europa.eu/document/download/0f2cfde1-12b0-4860-b548-0393ac5b592b_en?filename=2023-sfdr-implementation-summary-of-responses_en.pdfhttps://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/14666-Revision-of-EU-rules-on-sustainable-finance-disclosure_enhttps://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/14666-Revision-of-EU-rules-on-sustainable-finance-disclosure/F3562074_enhttps://uksif.org/uksif-response-eu-commission-sfdr-call-for-evidence/https://finance.ec.europa.eu/publications/categorisation-products-under-sfdr-proposal-platform-sustainable-finance_enhttps://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/simplification-or-deregulation-the-eus-sustainability-omnibus-explained/
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