Private Equity

In light of the recent news that the ICC is to expand its remit to include crimes associated with land grabbing and deforestation, Valentine Chitalu, chairman at sustainability focused African private equity firm Phatisa, argues that it is becoming increasingly clear that the most important consideration in large-scale farming project investment should be sustainable investment.

The Canadian institution has agreed to offer intellectual support to China’s economic planners as they seek to shake up the pension sector.

Special situations and agribusiness expert Mark Bishop says the move could dampen investment in emerging markets, with greater clarity on how the ICC's new position will be applied and enforced needed.

Paul Yang’s appointment comes barely a month after KKR expanded its Asia-Pacific senior leadership team.

Fundo Soberano de Angola is investing in seven large-scale farms to boost agricultural productivity, food security and to further diversify Angola's crude oil-reliant economy.

The move is the latest of Beijing's attempts to reform domestic agribusiness credit systems and shore up food security.

Frank Roeters van Lennep replaces Ruulke Bagijn, who left the €200bn Dutch pension fund manager in May to join AXA Investment Managers – Real Assets.

The fund being raised by NGP subsidiary Tillridge is likely to invest in businesses along the agribusiness supply chain.

The improved deal for Monsanto has investors looking out for opportunities through divestments from the companies, which will be needed for the merger to gain approval.

The fund has already invested in French food and agricultural hygiene subsidiary Hypred.