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Jamie Richards has been replaced internally by Nigel Aitchison, who previously focused on environmental infrastructure.

The institution believes its data could provide the assurances needed for the $1trn Government Pension Fund Global to invest in infrastructure.

The firm is eyeing a first close in June, following backing from industrial partners, as it focuses predominantly on European greenfield.

Senior staff members will own a growing ‘material equity stake’ in the business.

The real estate investor’s debut digital infrastructure fund, in partnership with Digital Bridge, is on track to beat its fundraising target.

The EIB is currently considering an injection of up to €100m into the vehicle, which has a €700m hard-cap.

The firm is looking to capitalise on a series of expected privatisations across the continent, as well as opportunistic investments in Europe.

The $710m vehicle will be the largest of its type in the country, according to the US energy investor, which says it has a ‘significant’ project pipeline ready for deployment.

The UK-based manager plans to build a portfolio Down Under after opening a hub in the city and is also looking to expand in Europe, with both separate from its London-listed fund.

Steven Sonnenstein – who has closed more than $1.4bn in equity commitments – is leaving the Canadian pension on Friday after nearly six years.