The Labour party’s crushing defeat in the UK elections should unblock private capital sitting on the sidelines. But as Ofwat’s Monday ruling shows, some damage has already been done.
Private Equity International’s LP Perspectives Survey quizzed 146 institutional investors to ascertain where they stand on Elizabeth Warren’s proposals.
The Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal in Queensland is likely to be valued at significantly more than A$2bn, with public market investors particularly interested in backing a regulated, defensive asset, sources say.
The vehicle will be capitalised to the tune of $1.98 billion, with $180 million in equity from the two partners and $1.8 billion in debt issuance capacity guaranteed by the Singapore government.
The allowed return of 2.96% will also see investments of over £50bn by the 17 water companies as the regulator bids to improve service and reduce leakage.
First State Super CEO Deanne Stewart will continue as chief executive of the merged entity, which the two funds said would provide access to more investment opportunities and reduce costs.
The federal government broadly supported recommendations put forward by the Productivity Commission in October including amendments to increase airport owners' reporting requirements.
The Canadian pension’s $600m commitment shows ‘alignment of the Master Fund’s strategy with what large institutional investors seek in India', NIIF says.
A series of presentations at a public AEMC hearing in Sydney saw five stakeholders come out strongly against the current MLF regime, with only Infigen Energy defending it.
An investor at this week’s New York Summit said LPs are wise to ‘lock up contractual income’ as foreign institutions seek access to the US market.
Two insurance giants – Dai-ichi Life and Nippon Life – have broadened their infrastructure debt scope from anchor investments in funds to making direct structured loans.
Troy Rieck, the superfund’s newly appointed CIO, talks fees, an increase in co-investments and debt commitments, and why he ‘doesn’t care’ about the definition of infra – as long as it’s a good investment.
Private equity fees – both in terms of size and transparency – are becoming more of a bugbear for investors, according to PEI's upcoming LP Perspectives 2020 report.
Port of Newcastle’s private equity owners face challenges on two fronts as the ACCC appeals a decision over access charging and a port customer files a lawsuit over misuse of market power.
Daniele Gatti, CFO at Ambienta, shares his insight on ESG reporting at a firm focused on positive environmental impact.