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Major Canadian cleantech incentive averts investor drain to US but makes minor dent in carbon emissions.
The presidential election is unlikely to disrupt the momentum behind US infrastructure investing, given the bipartisan support that the industry enjoys, says 3i managing partner and head of North American infrastructure, Rob Collins.
Fibre is frequently referred to as the fourth utility. But spiralling costs and increasing competition are creating real challenges for fibre-to-the-home providers.
Regardless of whether Harris or Trump wins the upcoming election, the outlook for US infrastructure is broadly positive.
Kate Kendall, Ofwat’s interim senior director of major projects, talks about the challenges of rebuilding investor confidence in the shadow of Thames Water.
The proposed merger comes as Australia’s superannuation assets approach the A$4trn mark.
COO Ted Frith says probable political tailwinds and discounted CPI-linked assets should prompt investments.
Gwenola Chambon, CEO and founding partner of Vauban Infrastructure Partners, sees changes reshaping the management of Europe’s core infrastructure assets.
ASIC has expanded its strategic priorities to include ‘consistency and transparency across markets’, which will include scrutiny of private investments.
An independent review has recommended a new tolling regime – and has called for the government to legislate changes if investors aren’t able to negotiate an agreement.