FCA proposes new fund structure for illiquid assets

The Financial Conduct Authority has launched a consultation process to discuss proposals for a new structure for open-ended UK funds that invest in illiquid assets

Golding holds interim close for fourth infra fund-of-funds

Munich-based Golding Capital Partners has raised €440 million at first close for its fourth infrastructure fund-of-funds

Texas pension fund makes infra allocation

The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) has added to its infrastructure allocation

Malaysia invites bids for 5G infrastructure

Malaysia's government has invited 8 multinational telecoms to participate in a tender to evaluate and develop the country's 5G infrastructure network

KKR in talks to take over John Laing

London-listed infrastructure investor John Laing said in a statement on Thursday afternoon (6 May) that it is in discussions with KKR on a possible takeover

Schroders holds latest close for junior debt fund

Schroders’ sub-IG infrastructure debt fund has raised €739.5 million after its latest closing

CapitaLand taps into China data centre

Singapore-based real estate company CapitaLand is acquiring a 100% interest in a hyperscale data centre in China from 2 China companies for Rmb3.66 billion

Hemming promoted to lead infra debt business for MEAG

Benjamin Hemming has been appointed as head of infrastructure debt for MEAG

CDPQ buys 30% stake in tower operator ATC Europe

CDPQ has agreed to acquire a 30% stake in American Tower Corporation’s European business in a €1.6 billion deal

CK Hutchison, Ooredoo extend telecoms merger talks

Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison and Qatari telecoms company Ooredoo have extended talks to merge their Indonesian telcoms subsidiaries until 30 June

South Korea co-financing $700 million with ADB

South Korean government has earmarked $700 million to co-finance climate and ICT projects with Asian Development Bank during the next 3 years

Market veterans launch German placement adviser

Christian von Massenbach and Fabian Pötter have launched 51 North Capital, a placement agent focused on Germany, Austria and Switzerland

Meridiam partner Dionisio joins GISI

After 15 years with Meridiam, John Dionisio has joined engineering and consulting group Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc. (GISI) as managing director for corporate development

Ethiopian Communications Authority receives licence bids

The ECA has received RFP bids for 2 telecoms licences and has started the technical and financial evaluation process