Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is gaining
traction, but for now, only a minority of GPs seem to be
taking genuine action on DE&I concerns. Our Asia Funds ESG Survey
2022 shows that 88% of funds communicate DE&I
policies internally, but only 33% have made a financial commitment
to DE&I and with only 50% saying they are committed to diverse
representation among their leaders. In some cases firms in the
region are conscious of the increasing regulatory focus on DE&I
issues - in areas such as female board representation, for example
- and are eager to be seen to be responding. But GPs must be
careful they are not simply paying lip service to these ideas.
In this podcast we explore the maze of DE&I opportunities
and challenges that Asia-headquartered funds are navigating in
order to convert policy into action and we hear from Anjali
Johannessen, Partner and Chief Talent Officer at PAG, who has led
PAG's women initiative which helped turn DE&I policy
