In the Media

Partners Group's Global Head of Private Real Estate Asset Management Jessica Wichser talks to PERE about the best approach for balancing risk and return in value creation plans and what challenges asset managers face in post-COVID real estate markets.

Partners Group Co-CEO David Layton spoke on Bloomberg Markets to share his views on operating in a crowded deals environment, exiting GlobalLogic, bespoke client solutions and how Partners Group differentiates itself in the market.

PEI CFO magazine spoke to Robert Collins, Partner, Head New York Office, Partners Group about US defined contribution plans investing in private equity. Collins notes there has been a great deal of interest across the landscape since the Department of Labor issued guidance on 401(k) plan sponsors accessing the asset class in 2020, and that more competition in the market is anticipated as firms develop products to cater to these investors.

Partners Group won three awards in PEI Media's 2020 awards process, including Renewables Investor of the Year Asia Pacific and Renewables Deal of the Year Asia Pacific from Infrastructure Investor, and Firm of the Year in Switzerland from Private Equity International. From the investment to acquire and construct the second stage of Murra Warra Wind Farm in Australia, on behalf of our clients, to launching a new bespoke private markets solution for UBS wealth management clients, the firm was recognized for various achievements made across its global platform during a challenging year.

Mallowstreet, in partnership with Partners Group, surveyed over 50 UK Defined Contribution pension schemes, master trusts and investment consultants to understand their interests, needs and concerns when considering illiquid assets such as private markets. The findings suggest allocations to private markets could increase and that there is interest from UK pension schemes in a variety of private markets assets.

Partners Group's Head of ESG & Sustainability, Carmela Mondino, spoke to Private Equity International about how the COVID-19 pandemic has further prioritized human capital as an ESG consideration for the firm when supporting its portfolio companies.