Bruno Alves
BlackRock’s new permanent capital fund underlines how much opportunity – and risk – will come from Europe’s decision to wean itself off Russian gas.
The asset class is set to shine with investors during this high inflationary period, but social and political pressures should be kept in mind.
The manager’s permanent capital approach undergoes its biggest test in what could end up being one of the largest takeovers of all time.
The manager has partnered with Atlantia shareholder the Benetton family, after the latter rejected a takeover approach by a GIP, Brookfield and ACS team.
The Article 9 vehicle has already invested more than half of the €1bn it is initially targeting in a 1GW portfolio spanning Europe and the Americas.
We reveal the most oversubscribed closes, analyse what they mean for the market and highlight what LPs should be wary of.
Russia’s war on Ukraine casts a shadow on the conference, prompting widespread discussion of its impact on the energy transition and ESG.
From Brookfield to Quinbrook, we are getting a glimpse at how infra strategies focused on decarbonising businesses and industries work.
Originally targeting €3bn, the fund attracted 50% of its capital from new LPs.
Europe’s dependency on Russian natural gas shows that energy security, foreign investment and ESG are inextricable.