Nigerian manager launches ₦200bn infra fund
AVA Global Asset Managers has received approval from the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission to launch a ₦200bn infrastructure debt fund
Citi appoints Luke Lu as China head
Citigroup has appointed Luke Lu as Citi country officer and head of banking for China, effective immediately
OP&F targets $265m in real asset commitments
The board of Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund will look to make up to $265 million in new real asset commitments in 2024 – with priority given to infrastructure
IJGlobal Awards 2023 – Latin America Shortlist
We are delighted to announce the shortlisted firms for the Company section of the IJGlobal Awards 2023 with the winners decided by an independent panel of judges…to be revealed on the night
Cellnex’s sale of Irish unit moves forward
Cellnex’s process to sell all of its Irish unit has moved to the second round, IJGlobal understands
KIC opens Mumbai office for emerging markets
The Korea Investment Corporation has opened an office in Mumbai to establish a local presence in emerging markets
Inwi, Medusa partner for $370m submarine cable system
Moroccan telecom operator Inwi and Mediterranean subsea infra operator Medusa Submarine Cable System have signed a strategic partnership agreement to enhance the connection between Morocco and Europe through a €342 million Medusa submarine cable
EIF, E.ON anchor €250m decarbonisation VC fund
Germany-based Future Energy Ventures has launched a €250 million fund targeting early-stage companies in the energy decarbonisation sector, with cornerstone commitments from the European Investment Fund and E.ON totalling €110 million
Chirisa acquires data centres
Chirisa Technology Parks has agreed to acquire 2 new US data centres and expand 2 existing data centres
First close for second Hamilton Lane opportunities fund
US-based asset manager Hamilton Lane recently held first close on the second iteration of its infrastructure opportunities strategy
Blackstone appoints Nides to vice chair
Blackstone has appointed Thomas R. Nides, former vice chairman of Morgan Stanley and deputy US secretary of state, to vice chairman, strategy and client relations
Digital 9's board proposes managed wind-down
D9’s board has proposed a managed wind-down, which could see the sale of its assets, following a strategic review
US investor adds 2 infra hires in Germany, Canada
Hamilton Lane has added Dominik von Scheven and Taylor McManus to its global real assets team based in Frankfurt and Toronto respectively
BII’s Ghana growth platform makes first investment
The Growth Investment Partners Ghana platform has made its first investment – providing growth capital for E-Services Africa Limited
Greek broadband PPP – FC imminent
The fourth lot of Greece’s ultrafast broadband PPPs will reach financial close on the 7 February