We are delighted to share the ACT Stewardship Council was honoured at Investment Week’s prestigious Fund Manager of the Year Awards last Thursday. They were presented with the award for Outstanding Contribution to Diversity & Inclusion in the Investment Industry.

As the investment industry continues to grapple with geopolitical volatility, market shocks and shifting client demands, the role of fund selectors has never been more critical – or more complex. And it was a recurring theme from a recent panel session at our Investors ACT conference. The message from fund gatekeepers was clear: in a world where black swan events are inevitable, the biggest differentiator – and risk mitigator – is culture

Private markets offer investors diversification, access to different return streams and opportunities beyond public markets.

However, many characteristics of private markets - such as long lock-in periods, illiquidity and complex structures - heighten the importance of understanding the culture of the investment managers entrusted with these assets.