AirTrunk raises sustainability-linked loan for data center expansion in Japan by Kali Persall | Mar 14, 2023 AirTrunk, an Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) hyperscale data center specialist, has linked 100 percent of its debt funding platforms to sustainability commitments, more than doubling the company’s sustainable financing since its inaugural sustainability-linked loan (SLL) launched in 2021.
Eagle Towers secures senior loan facility to improve mobile connectivity in South Africa by Kali Persall | Mar 14, 2023 Eagle Towers, a portfolio company of Infra Impact Investment Managers, has secured a ZAR 100 million ($5.4 million) senior-secured loan facility to support its growth and expansion plans.
U.K. LGPS fund professionals see the benefits of social infrastructure investment by Kali Persall | Mar 14, 2023 New research reveals U.K. Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) fund professionals see the merits of investing in social infrastructure. A recent survey from Alpha Real Capital found that 98 percent of LGPS professionals believe investing in social infrastructure provides a positive social impact.
Chicago pension fund searches for new executive director by Kali Persall | Mar 14, 2023 The Municipal Employees', Officers’ and Officials’ Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago (MEABF) has launched a search for a new executive director.
Oxford Economics: What U.S. bank failures mean for forecasts by Andrea Zander | Mar 14, 2023 The failures of Silvergate Capital and Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) have not changed Oxford Economics’ baseline forecasts for GDP growth, inflation or policy rates. But they do highlight the risk that a severe tightening in financial conditions will have a material impact on growth — beyond what policymakers intend — and lower policy rate forecasts.
IFC contributes $50m to the buildout of green projects, assets in Jordan by Kali Persall | Mar 13, 2023 IFC is investing up to $50 million Jordan’s first green bond, which will help fund green projects in the country, address growing climate challenges and support sustainable economic growth.
Ireland initiates Phase 2 of offshore wind development by Kali Persall | Mar 13, 2023 The Government of Ireland has outlined its plans for installing 5 gigawatts of offshore wind generation by 2030.
Metito Utilities, British International Investment launch water infrastructure platform in Africa by Kali Persall | Mar 13, 2023 Metito Utilities Ltd. (MUL), a global investor and operator of water, wastewater and alternative energy management solutions, and British International Investment (BII), the United Kingdom’s development finance institution and impact investor, have launched a new platform to increase water security across Africa and mobilize long-term investment into the sector.
Natixis’ managing director of infrastructure vacates role after 14 years by Kali Persall | Mar 13, 2023 Ashley Blows, managing director, infrastructure at Natixis, has left the investment bank after more than 14 years.
Investec Aviation Finance launches $500m aviation debt platform with Japanese investor by Kali Persall | Mar 13, 2023 Investec Aviation Finance has launched an aviation debt platform in partnership with a major Japanese institutional investor. The platform will initially target a $500 million portfolio of well-diversified loan assets.