All Infrastructure articles – Page 18
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White papersReaping the rewards
In the following interview, Darren Rabenou discusses the role food and agriculture can play in investors’ portfolios, the business’s key focus areas, what impact climate change is having on the sector, amongst other themes. Read the full interview to find out more.
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Asset Manager NewsIFM releases new infrastructure report highlighting key trends for investors
Investment opportunities in renewables and digital infrastructure, and closer partnerships with governments are on the cards for infrastructure investors says a new report released today by pension fund-owned IFM Investors, one of the world’s largest infrastructure investors.
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White papersVirtual Worlds, Real Opportunities
Could the metaverse be a revolution in every aspect of our lives, ridiculous hype that will lead nowhere, or the natural progression of a world we’ve been living in for decades?
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Asset Manager NewsSC Capital Partners Releases Inaugural Sustainability Report
SC Capital Partners (“SCCP”) has released its inaugural Sustainability Report for Financial Year 2021 (“FY2021”). Titled “Sustainability in Action”, the report outlines the Group’s commitment to Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) practices and initiatives, and articulates the Group’s ESG framework and approach, as well as its material matters’ targets and performances.
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Asset Manager Newsa.s.r. to acquire Sweco Capital Consultants
a.s.r. and Sweco Nederland have agreed that a.s.r. real estate will acquire Sweco Capital Consultants. With this, the insurer’s real estate investment manager strengthens its position in the field of real estate and infrastructure investments. The acquisition fits in with a.s.r. real estate’s ambition to become a full-service real estate investment manager. The activities of Sweco Capital Consultants will be taken over as of 1 May 2022.
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White papersIntegrating ESG analysis into infrastructure debt investments
There is clear evidence that society needs to invest in a lower carbon future and ensure future growth is attained more sustainably. Concurrently, the effects of the pandemic on many companies and government balance sheets have been severe.
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White papersAt a tipping point
Renewable energy from wind and solar may be clean and cheap, but they are also intermittent and unpredictable. Traditionally, thermal generation such as coal, gas or nuclear are used to offset the limitations of renewables, especially during hours that are not windy or sunny.
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PodcastPowering the Transition to Renewable Energy
Head of Global Resources, Clive Burstow describes the massive structural investment needed in the years ahead to transition to an energy grid powered by renewables. He weighs in on the roles new technologies, geopolitical conflict, and inflation will play along the way.
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White papersThe Future of Offshore Wind
Glennmont Partners CEO and Managing Partner Joost Bergsma, and Ørsted’s Head of Portfolio Development and Strategy, Kunal Patel, were recently interviewed in the 2022 Infrastructure Investor Annual Review.
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PodcastPAT Cast #2: Why invest in social infrastructure?
Kindergartens, care facilities and fire stations form the backbone of any sustainable community, yet investment opportunities in these assets have often been overlooked. But that picture is changing.
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White papersSignal changes: why finance is warming to AI
Fiorino tracks the AI journey from sci-fi to hi-fi(nance) and where the faux-human tech may take the real financial industry next…
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White papers‘En-flation’: The heightened risk of inflation in increasingly environmentally conscious economies
As surging energy prices hit the headlines, limited renewable energy infrastructure means that, in the short-term, it is possible countries will shift back towards traditional fossil fuel extraction. Yet, in the medium-term, given rising appreciation for the importance of energy security, there will be a renewed focus and increased public capital allocated to the energy transition.
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White papersListed infrastructure: Investing in a sustainable future
Listed infrastructure is inherently aligned with many client sustainability objectives. First and foremost, these companies exist to provide the basic services that are fundamental to the functioning of our societies. Access, affordability, safety, and reliability are all important social objectives related to the products and services that infrastructure companies offer. In delivering these services, companies also have a responsibility to treat the environment in a manner that won’t jeopardize their ability to deliver these essential services over the long term.
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White papersUnlocking the mid-market premium
In the following interview, Alessandro Merlo discusses the top factors which make infrastructure debt an attractive investment opportunity today, the most interesting deployment opportunities within the mid-market, amongst other key themes shaping the infrastructure debt market.
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White papersDecoding the policy messages from China’s National People’s Congress
The National People’s Congress (NPC), which took place from 5 to 11 March, saw the announcement of a target of 5.5% GDP growth YoY for this year. While many market players interpreted this as being too aggressive, we believe it was a reassuring message.
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White papersThe Long View: Russia-Ukraine War Has Lasting Implications for Investing
When Russian president Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine, he unraveled decades of efforts to cement peace in Europe after the Cold War. For investors, the new world order has shaken up broad issues that shape our analysis of asset classes and securities.
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White papersThe Fed vs. Secular Growth: A Technology Conundrum
While the recent market turbulence has been characterized by a rotation out of highly valued growth stocks, the high and sustainable growth offered by tech companies will likely return to favor.
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White papersWhat investors need to know about Southeast Asia’s solar energy boom
Prabaljit Sarkar, an expert in sustainable infrastructure, look at how solar energy infrastructure deals work, why the Southeast Asian market is booming and importantly, which deals are most promising for investors.
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Asset Manager NewsCityWave is the first project in Italy certified Platinum by WiredScore
The new CityLife office building has been awarded the highest level recognized by the international certification WiredScore for its digital connectivity and smart technology.
