Corporate Moves
GPIF Continues Infrastructure Push
World’s largest pension fund adds infrastructure appointment, while global real estate fund-of-funds mandate announcements expected soon.
Tag: Infrastructure
Corporate Moves
CDPQ Names New Head of Infrastructure
Emmanuel Jaclot will replace Macky Tall effective June 1.
OMERS Infrastructure Inks Deal with Leeward Renewable Energy
Fund allocated 16% of its portfolio to infrastructure.
Manager Selection
Australia’s CBUS to Bulk Up Infrastructure Division
Move follows growing in-house management trend.
Corporate Moves
Adams Street Partners Taps Alicia Pando as CTO
Pando to lead software development, IT infrastructure responsibilities.
CalPERS Staff Pushes for Quick Replacement of Infrastructure Consultant StepStone
Former infrastructure consultant, real estate consultant named as potential immediate replacements.
AMP Capital’s IDF III Scores Record $4.1 Billion Commitments
Sees strongest support from Japan, Korea, Canada, and Germany-based institutional investors.
Danish Pension Firms Launch Africa Fund
Companies commit $550 million to fund focusing on infrastructure in Africa.
Private Equity Fund Managers Raise Fees in 2017 Amid Booming Demand
Managers see increase in negotiating leverage as investors flock to asset class.
Global Infrastructure Deals Plunge in Second Quarter
Volume and value are halved year over year after sharp quarterly decline.
BlackRock’s Global Renewable Power Fund II Closes with $1.6 Billion
The fund exceeds its initial $1 billion target, demonstrating investor interest in renewables.
Canada’s PSP Investments Opens European Hub
London-based team will focus on private equity, private debt, infrastructure, and real estate.
Private Real Asset Funds on Par with ESG Investments
Report finds investments in timber, real estate, and infrastructure often align with social impact goals.