Investment

Mirova targets super funds in multi-billion dollar raise

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
Mirova, an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers, aims to secure support from super funds, potentially reaching billions, to launch its sixth strategy focused on energy transition infrastructure.

Assessing companies ability to make the low carbon transition

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 6 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
Investors need to be able to assess companies and countries on their ability to manage the transition to a lower-carbon economy.

PRI, CFA Institute and GSIA agree to common RI definitions

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 6 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
Three global investment bodies have collaborated to develop a standard set of definitions for the most common terms in responsible investing.

Igneo refinances green credit facility

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 6 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
Igneo Infrastructure Partners has refinanced a $750 million revolving cash facility that includes a green tranche credit facility (GTCF).

Podcast: Going nuclear with Phillip Hudak

THE GREENER WAY  |  THURSDAY, 2 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
Is nuclear power a solution to the reliable, emissions-free power generation that our global economy requires to transition to a net zero world?

A portfolio approach for renewable investment: Energetics

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
Australia's national energy market must be decarbonised but there is investment risk relating to renewable energy generation and impacts on spot energy prices.

Morgan Stanley makes second climate private equity deal

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 2 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
Morgan Stanley Investment Management's (MSIM) 1GT Climate Private Equity Strategy has announced a strategic partnership with Huel, a UK plant-based protein company.

Blackstone and Vista to acquire energy market software

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 2 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
Private equity funds affiliated with Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners have backed energy market simulation software Energy Exemplar in a move that will support grid reliability and the energy transition.

VIC SEC is back with $1 billion renewable target

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 2 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
Victoria's State Electricity Commission (SEC) has been reintroduced in a move that is hoped to crowd in investment into renewables in the state.

Brookfield ups the ante on Origin by $1.2bn

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
The Brookfield-led consortium has increased its bid for Origin Energy by $1.2 billion, a move that has been knocked back by AustralianSuper.