Policy

From looking to coordinate investment between generation and transmission to developing Renewable Energy Zones, the government is tackling energy policy reform from multiple angles.

Climate change minister James Shaw says the annual reporting requirements will apply to all institutions with more than NZ$1bn in AUM.

Japan will designate one or more promotion areas for offshore wind energy each year as it aims to derive 1.7% of its energy from the sector by 2030.

As the South American country battles covid-19, investment officials make the case that long-term infrastructure investments will outlast the short-term impact of the pandemic.

In the firm’s Q2 earnings call, Jonathan Gray pointed out where in private markets he thinks investment from defined contribution benefit plans will get directed to first.

One of the new rules includes lowering the threshold that would trigger a FIRB review of foreign investment in infrastructure assets from A$275m to A$0.

Plans have emerged for a €10bn-a-year EIB green infrastructure fund, but it should not crowd out sectors where private capital has made significant strides.

With public infrastructure resources being diverted to pandemicrecovery efforts, many in the industry are wondering if this could bewhat finally prompts an uptick in PPPs.

Countries are once again assessing FDI restrictions in the wake of the global pandemic, partly to avoid critical infrastructure assets being picked up on the cheap.

The bill to privatise the French airport operator is unlikely to return even in the event of an economic turnaround.