Issue 6, March 2021
McKinsey on Investing
The best of our recent research and ideas for investors.
McKinsey on Investing draws on the perspectives and experience of McKinsey consultants who advise investors, and other sources from around the world.
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Purpose for asset owners: Climbing a taller mountain
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In the wake of the pandemic, the world’s long-term investors are reexamining their purpose.
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How private equity can catalyze diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace
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Private equity has an opportunity to transform the global business community and improve returns.
Interview
A playbook for private equity success in China: An interview with Jean Salata
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Jean Salata, CEO and Founding Partner of Baring Private Equity Asia, discusses key trends in the evolution of private equity deal flow, how digitalization is affecting private equity firms, and why leadership and talent are key to unlocking outsized returns.
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Why healthy institutional investors outperform
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A strong mission and excellent talent management make for healthy institutions—and better investment performance.
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Lessons for private equity from the last downturn
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Adding value to portfolio companies and buying cheap still matter.
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Wall Street versus Main Street: Why the disconnect?
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Despite turmoil in the real economy, the US stock market remains resilient because of three critical factors: the basis of valuations, the market’s composition, and investors’ expectations.
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A rolling disruption: COVID-19’s implications for private equity and portfolio companies
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The pandemic has triggered seismic economic and societal changes. New research can help sponsors assess the strength and direction of these tremors.
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Institutional investing in the time of COVID-19
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Tested by the pandemic, many of the world’s leading institutional investors are demonstrating resilience and agility.
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Preparing for private-equity exits in the COVID-19 era
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Exits have all but stopped, for the moment. Leading firms are taking advantage of the extra time.
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Reimagining the office and work life after COVID-19
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The pandemic has forced the adoption of new ways of working. Organizations must reimagine their work and the role of offices in creating safe, productive, and enjoyable jobs and lives for employees.
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The PE company CFO: Essentials for success
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Private equity portfolio companies are crucibles for CFOs. Here are four essential priorities to get started on the right foot.
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Seeing the savings: Toward transparent management of portfolio companies
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Early in the COVID-19 crisis, sponsors and portfolio companies collaborated to find ways to conserve cash. The next step, delivering the savings, requires heightened diligence and discipline.
Report
Startup funding in logistics
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A new report looks at the impact of new money in an old industry—and what it means for incumbents, startups, and investors.
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