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Hg Capital completes spinout of renewables business to Asper

UK-based private equity firm Hg Capital has completed the spinout of its renewables infrastructure investment business, which includes funds with more than €800 million ($945 million) in commitments.

Green bonds round-up, 6 December 2017

Green bond comment, December 2017

A record amount of new issues, several significant 'firsts' and important regulatory initiatives in November, suggest the green bond market is well-placed for further dramatic growth.

Why investors need to be alert to water risk

If investors are not aware of water risks, now is the time to get up to speed, argues Monika Freyman

Greensphere moves forward with London listing

Greensphere Capital has decided to proceed with an initial public offering (IPO) on the London Stock Exchange, looking to raise as much as $500 million.

Mainstream in search for equity partner for £2bn wind farm

Mainstream Renewable Power is seeking a majority equity partner for its £2 billion ($2.7 billion) Neart na Gaoithe wind farm, with several major players already in discussions with the company.

EU carbon market weekly update - 4 December 2017

Cold weather forecasts, unreliable nuclear availability and the looming auction shutdown mean the risks are to the upside for EUA prices this week, says Louis Redshaw

Foresight launches UK fund to exploit infrastructure opportunity

A fund looking to exploit the 'stable and predictable demand' in UK renewable energy and infrastructure investments, with a target size of £100 million ($135 million), has been launched by Foresight Group.

Index ranking green financial centres due to launch in Q1 2018

An attempt to rank financial centres according to their contribution to green finance is being launched by Brussels-based NGO Finance Watch and the London-based Long Finance initiative.

NY Green Bank issues RfP to advise on $1bn fundraise

New York Green Bank took a step closer towards its plan to raise at least $1 billion from private investors, after it issued a Request for Proposals (RfP) to evaluate strategies for raising, investing and managing the capital.