Investors

The airport’s regulated rate of return may come under fire in a review, according to ratings agency S&P.

The vehicle closed last month on $2bn, in a strategy shift that sees the Canadian insurer manage third-party capital for the asset class.

The troubles at the Middle East’s biggest private equity firm are relevant to investors in any private asset class.

Heavyweight Australian investors back a new workplace diversity initiative as LPs admit the issue is a factor in their investment decision-making.

Ireland has one advantage over rival Luxembourg for private equity firms seeking to do business in the EU: the approval process to set up a fund can be as quick as 24 hours.

The pension could one day acquire a fund or specialist manager in the infrastructure, agriculture or timber sectors, although it has no imminent plans to do so.

The alternative real estate sector has seen a flood of new entrants and increased supply.

The Walsh & Co-managed entity has secured a 15-year PPA for 69% of Beryl Solar Farm’s output and is considering a battery installation to enhance risk-adjusted returns.

The US-based renewables developer, backed by NZ Super and Infratil, is also proceeding with the construction of the 238MW Rio Bravo wind farm in the same state.

Private markets exposure is paying off Down Under, according to research from consultancy Chant West, with infra and PE among the best-performing asset classes.