Trio to launch Greek CLS

Grid Telecom has announced that it will develop a cable landing station in Crete, in partnership with data centre developer Quadrivium Digital and the Independent Power Transmission Operator of Greece

Nethys swaps stake in VOO into Orange Belgium shares

Orange Belgium’s shareholders have approved the swap of Nethys’ 25% plus 1 share stake in VOO Holding to newly issued shares in Orange Belgium, worth 11.08% of its total share capital

Constructel Visabeira acquires Verità, US

Constructel Visabeira has acquired US-based wireline and wireless services provider Verità Telecommunications for an undisclosed sum

INPRS invests $150m with Basalt Infra

The Indiana Public Retirement System has made $165 million in infrastructure commitments since the start of the year, mostly with Basalt Infrastructure Partners

FC on Data Centre project in Germany

Vantage Data Centers has reached financial close on a 16MW Data Centre project in Germany

Access Capital files for third direct infra fund

Access Capital Partners – part of the Alantra Group – is launching a third infrastructure fund, according to recent filings in Luxembourg

IFC considers second Airtel Africa loan

The International Finance Corporation is considering a $200 million loan to African telecom company Airtel Africa

Brookfield to net $100m from French TDF sale

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners stands to earn $100 million through the sale of its interest in French telecom business TDF Fibre to DIF Capital Partners

Moody’s taps Schwartz to lead Oceania

Moody’s Ratings has appointed Jeremy Schwartz as the regional head of Oceania, based at its Australian office

Linklaters hires partner for India practice

Linklaters has hired Sayak Maity as a partner in the firm’s corporate practice based in Singapore to enhance its India offerings

Abrdn, FNZ partner for APAC platform

Abrdn, formerly Standard Life Aberdeen, has formed a strategic partnership to establish a digital wealth platform for Asia, starting with the Singapore

PB approved for Colorado town broadband P3

The Town of Berthoud in Colorado has entered in an agreement with Hilltop Broadband to DBFOM a broadband network in the region, IJGlobal has learned

Searchlight fourth PE fund at $2.5bn

US-based private equity firm Searchlight Capital has raised $2.52 billion for its fourth buyout fund, according to SEC filings

Bowmark Capital adds portfolio director, UK

UK private equity firm Bowmark Capital has hired Steve Moore as portfolio director and made 4 internal promotions in its portfolio management and investment teams