Orion raises $1bn for infra debt fund
Orion Energy Credit Opportunities Fund III has held a final close, raising $1.079 billion
Asterion data centre operator acquires new facilities
Asterion-backed data centre operator Nabiax has acquired 4 additional facilities from Telefonica
Equitix taps Macquarie to refinance funds
Equitix has secured debt financing for 2 of its funds from Macquarie Asset Management
Leadership revamp at embattled AMP
Scott Hartley, AMP Australia’s chief executive, has today unveiled a new leadership team and an “updated operating model” as the embattled institution distances itself from the recent spate of mishaps
Secondaries fund holds final close
Secondaries specialist Landmark Partners has closed its first dedicated infrastructure fund
IPA appoints new strategy director
The UK’s Infrastructure and Projects Authority has today announced Helen Campbell as the director of strategy, performance and assurance as the organisations prepares to improve its “project delivery capability”
DEWA signs data centre deal with Huawei
DEWA digital infra subsidiary Moro Hub has signed an agreement with Chinese telecoms company Huawei to develop a data centre at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park
DC Advisory makes global promotions
DC Advisory has made a number of global promotions in Tokyo, London and New York
Peng joins Astarte in IR & BD role
Tingting Peng has started as a director for investor relations and business development at real assets-focused investment firm Astarte Capital Partners
Nomura, Jarden form strategic alliance
Japanese financial services outfit Nomura has inked a strategic alliance with its New Zealand counterpart Jarden in a bid to expand its presence in Australia and New Zealand
EU, India to enhance infrastructure cooperation
Leaders of the European Union and India intend to strengthen cooperation on infrastructure projects in frontier and developing markets
FCA proposes new fund structure for illiquid assets
The Financial Conduct Authority has launched a consultation process to discuss proposals for a new structure for open-ended UK funds that invest in illiquid assets
Golding holds interim close for fourth infra fund-of-funds
Munich-based Golding Capital Partners has raised €440 million at first close for its fourth infrastructure fund-of-funds
Texas pension fund makes infra allocation
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) has added to its infrastructure allocation