News Round Up: Nuveen, Pattern Energy, NextEnergy, Aker Horizons
Pattern Energy acquired by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) will acquire Pattern Energy in an all-cash transaction for $26.75 per share, valuing the American renewable energy company at $6.1 billion.
Funds of 2018: RobecoSAM Smart Energy
It was a difficult year for alternative energy funds, but the prospects for the theme remain bright. Elena K Johansson reports
Green bonds round-up, 23 January
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has issued its second green bond, raising CAD500 million ($375 million).
People Moves: Columbia Threadneedle, Natixis, NBIM, BMO Capital Markets, Hong Kong Green Finance Association, FRC, Pattern Energy and NextEra Energy Partners
Columbia Threadneedle boosts responsible investment team
Pattern Energy makes $7 billion renewables commitment
US yieldco Pattern Energy (PEGI) plans to invest $7 billion to expand its portfolio of renewables projects as part of its five-year business plan.
US Yieldcos: escaping the parent trap
A recent spate of M&As in the yieldco space seems to point to a new chapter in the model's evolution. Hamza Ali reports
Yieldco buys stake in its own parent company, helped by PSP Investments
US yieldco Pattern Energy (PEGI) has bought a stake in its parent company after securing investment from Canadian pension fund PSP Investments.
Allianz makes fifth tax equity investment in US wind
Allianz Capital Partners (ACP), the alternative investment arm of the German insurer, has secured its fifth US wind farm tax equity investment in a little more than a year.
Green bond round-up, 15 February 2017
German index provider Solactive has launched a green bond index that tracks investment-grade euro and dollar-denominated issuances.