All Infrastructure articles – Page 23
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White papersWeathering the storm with infrastructure debt
Investors looking to invest in assets that can stand the test of economic gyrations and come through crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic can find hope in the solidity of infrastructure debt – financial instruments used to fund projects involving large tangible assets such as power plants and roads, argues Karen Azoulay, head of infrastructure debt.
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White papersFibre broadband: The need for speed
Lockdown measures imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic have highlighted the importance of digital connectivity. Tim Perry looks at the investment opportunities and challenges associated with European economies transitioning from copper to faster fibre broadband networks.
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White papersTop 10 with… Interview with Roland Hantke on Multi-Managers Infrastructure
Infrastructure is undergoing a seismic shift. Several years ago infrastructure funds would raise around USD 30-40 billion per year. Today this number is at the USD 100 billion3 mark and growing. Roland Hantke, Head Multi- Managers Infrastructure (MM INFRA) explains to us how infrastructure has evolved as an asset class and how MM INFRA is well positioned to cater for increasingly specialized client requirements.
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White papersBuild, build, build: the road to recovery and returns?
Infrastructure is in the spotlight as governments look to repair their economies after Covid-19. We look at how infrastructure equity works and where we see the best opportunities.
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White papersThe Impact Of The Covid-19 Crisis On European Logistics: Some Thoughts
When we discuss about changes, dynamics and expectations in the logistics sector, in parallel we talk about the evolution of the supply chain. It is now well-known that the coronavirus outbreak has upset supply chains around the world. Interestingly enough, this is not the first time that an unexpected event has had a disruptive effect on the European supply chain. For example, the French lorry drivers’ strikes in November 1997 was the fourth of such industrial actions seen in France in 13 years.
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White papersTalking Points – Infrastructure debt in a COVID-19 world, June 2020
When will infrastructure companies be able to get back to “normal”?
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White papersHow to build back better, greener and faster: A 10-point plan for UK infrastructure
Boris Johnson has called for an ‘infrastructure revolution’ to help lift the UK economy out of its coronavirus-induced malaise. Private capital could and should play a large role alongside the public purse in delivering on that ambition, as Darryl Murphy sets out in a blueprint for the industry.
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White papersCommercial Aviation Market Improving, Recovery Time is Uncertain
While the length and depth of this crisis remain uncertain, industry insiders are confident in aviation’s resiliency and ability to recover.
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White papersThe EU Green Deal: shaping infrastructure impact investing
Generali Global Infrastructure (GGI) Managing Partner Gilles Lengaigne and Senior Advisor Stéphane Voisin, discuss how the EU Green Deal is consolidating GGI’s impact investment strategy and, more broadly, the historic opportunity for infrastructure investors to engage in outcome-based investment approaches.
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White papersInfrastructure in a post-COVID world – June 2020
COVID-19 and the end of infrastructure as we know it?
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White papersCOVID-19 and data infrastructure: Will demand translate into profit?
During the initial outbreak of COVID-19, we published a report on the underlying long-term trends supporting data infrastructure. Since then, much about the world as we knew it has changed. Laurence Monnier assesses how many of the trends we identified remain intact and whether the surge in demand for data services and infrastructure will translate into investment opportunities.
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White papersCOVID-19: Is there still a premium for illiquidity?
One of the immediate consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic has been a marked reduction in investors’ risk appetite. But will their appetite for the illiquidity premium in private markets also disappear? Laurence Monnier explores.
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White papersA letter from Asia
As the initial epicentre of the coronavirus, many lessons can be learnt from China: For example, the importance a swift government response (resting on lessons learnt during the SARS outbreak in 2002-2003) with total or partial lockdowns across many cities alongside other mobility restrictions and intensified health screening.
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White papersWhich U.S. cities will best weather the pandemic?
As volatility climbs across all global financial markets amid the coronavirus pandemic, investors are wondering where to turn to find opportunities. Real estate is no exception.
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White papersCOVID-19 and beyond: Three predictions for transport infrastructure
Constant reminders that COVID-19 ‘does not discriminate’ seem in stark contrast to the social and economic consequences playing out in front of us. Some sectors are clearly being hit harder than others – perhaps none more so than transport. Laurence Monnier looks at the long-term implications for the industry and its supporting infrastructure.
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Asset Manager NewsGenerali Global Infrastructure Q2 newsletter
This quarter, we asked Jacques Delpla, a well-known French economist, to share his views about the current crisis. Jacques Delpla’s views are not put forward as recommendations, recognising that other views exist but the analysis clearly shows the severity of the shock and the potential implications in terms of contraction of GDP and increase in public deficits.
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White papersSmart meters, smarter energy
By installing smart meters at more than 1,000 of its German properties, PATRIZIA is helping create a more flexible, sustainable energy grid.
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White papersThe value of connected buildings
4ORTY in London has been awarded WiredScore gold certification for its outstanding digital infrastructure
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White papersInfrastructure debt’s resilience is in its DNA
Infrastructure debt has been more stable than corporate debt over the past 35 years, but faces a stern test as coronavirus rocks markets. We look at what lends it such stability.
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White papersInfrastructure debt’s resilience is in its DNA
Infrastructure debt is not immune to a severe economic downturn, but the global financial crisis has left the asset class stronger. We explain why.
