All Infrastructure articles – Page 15
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White papersHere’s How You Can Strike Like Messi or Ronaldo in Qatar’s World Cup
Find out more about the potential opportunities in metaverse technologies, where 5G is key a player.
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White papers2023 Outlook: European energy demand picture could spell milder recession
Energy remains a key factor in Europe’s shorter-term economic and stock market performance, and while the region remains on the brink of recession, there are signs the downturn may not be as deep as feared in the immediate aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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White papersIPM – Edition December 2022
3Q22 was a challenging one for private markets. Spreads between risk-free rates have narrowed or even reversed, leverage costs have soared and the economic outlook has weakened further. In this environment, it is crucial existing portfolios are positioned against some of the headwinds we know are coming next year.
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White papers2023 Infrastructure Outlook
The infrastructure sector remains resilient despite the market turmoil in 2022. Secular trends such as digitalization and decarbonization will continue to drive the need for new investments.
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PodcastThe greenest French district heating operator
With climate change being one of the most pressing challenges of our time coupled with the energy crisis currently plaguing Europe there is a clear need for both the strengthening of energy security and an increase in renewable sources of energy.
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White papers2022 IFM Investors Responsible Business Report
Our responsible business approach underpins our financial performance for our investors as we pursue our purpose, which is to protect and grow the long-term retirement savings of working people around the world.
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White papersFinding attractive relative value in sub-investment grade infrastructure debt
Many investors seek to mitigate the business and financial risks associated with infrastructure debt by primarily targeting the investment grade segment of the market. Such instruments are deemed to have a low risk of credit default by rating agency methodologies.
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White papersTailwinds hasten hydrogen’s cost-competitiveness, albeit demand still lags
Our original research review of the hydrogen economy a few years ago led us to conclude that hydrogen would play a key role in decarbonisation.
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White papersThe digital infrastructure that could help emerging markets leapfrog developed economies
There is a pressing need for emerging markets to develop versatile data technologies, but investment is vital to bring cost down to make it viable for people to use.
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PodcastCarbon neutrality and the renewable energy transition
With climate change being one of the most pressing challenge of our times coupled with the energy crisis currently plaguing Europe, there is a clear need for both the strengthening of energy security and an increase in cleaner sources of energy.
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White papersWithout fast charging there is no electric vehicle rollout
Transportation is a major contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. With the solutions at our door in the form of electric vehicles, ensuring their continued adoption is contingent on having the necessary fast charging network infrastructure to help consign internal combustion engines to a chapter in history.
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PodcastBuilding on Infrastructure Investing
In this episode of Disruptive Forces, Head of Infrastructure Investing, J. Michael McCarthy, joins Anu Rajakumar to share more about how private infrastructure investing came to be, and to demystify the misconceptions of this asset class that actually can provide an intriguing opportunity set to investors today.
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White papersIf Tom Hanks in “Cast Away” had the new iPhone
As demand for connectivity rises across the globe, we believe an increasing range of options for satellite communication will emerge.
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White papersIs the time ripe? Contributing to carbon reduction with energy storage
Many factors have contributed to making entering this sector particularly interesting. The increased growth of the electric vehicle sector led to a broader global manufacturing capacity, which resulted in decreasing batteries costs. This has made the use of energy storage cost-competitive for the first time.
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White papersHow the Inflation Reduction Act boosts listed infrastructure
While its name doesn’t reflect it, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) signed into law in August 2022 is the most substantial U.S. legislation ever passed pertaining to climate policy. Approximately $370 billion of the $730 billion package is earmarked for energy and climate change programs.
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White papersAchieving absolute return with green energy credit
In Preqin’s ‘The Future of Alternatives in 2027’ report, Scott Lawrence, Partner at Glennmont Partners from Nuveen, recently discussed how clean energy managers with local presence, experience, and technical asset knowledge will be best positioned to capitalize on Europe’s increased demand for clean energy project financing.
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Asset Manager NewsAs a smart city enabler PATRIZIA invests in Ottima S.r.l, one of Italy’s top smart streetlighting companies
PATRIZIA has acquired Italian smart streetlighting company Ottima through its PATRIZIA Infrastructure business.
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White papersLISTED INFRASTRUCTURE: Three win/win opportunities for investors and society in the U.S.
The electric grid is increasingly vulnerable to damage from storms and other natural events such as wildfires. Hardening the grid is therefore a major focus for utility companies in the U.S. today.
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White papersHow do you decarbonise transport - and why should investors care?
The transport sector, particularly in emerging markets, is extremely difficult to decarbonise. As governments recognise the need to act with more urgency, investment opportunities are appearing.
