Global project finance activity in the first half of 2012 was as depleted as in the chilly first half of 2009. In some cases it was actually worse, as global activity has begun to shift away from Europe. Nearly four years after the collapse of Bear Stearns in the United States began a global banking crisis, the European sovereign debt crisis characterised by Greece’s struggle has erased any positi

The sixth edition of Infrastructure Journal’s project finance league tables failed to provide conclusive proof of an upward trend as different metrics, by which our analysts’ measure market sentiments, performed differently.

Social infrastructure and water sector PF suffered but transport, power and oil & gas sector enjoyed a good 2011.

Western Europe had a troubling 2011 while North America and Asia Pacific gained ground.

Australia remains an attractive destination for infrastructure investment

PF debt markets have rarely been approached for new social infra build in the country

After a 2-year downturn, many existing ports have not still fully recovered from negative growth

IJ's market assessment compiled from responses of leading figures in the industry