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Renzi, bailouts and Italian infrastructure

In seven days the Italian public has rejected a referendum for constitutional reform, its youngest prime minster has resigned and two of its largest banks are frantically restructuring to stay afloat

Wind deals in Australia see major rebound

2016 saw more deals reach financial close with larger volumes then 2015 and 2014, according to IJGlobal's data.

Could do better: Greece's privatisations

The Greek government hopes to raise an additional €2.03 billion ($2.17 billion) in 2017 via privatisations but has fallen far short of its targets set for 2016

What’s in store for UK offshore wind?

The Green Investment Bank has made offshore wind its biggest investment target. Whether it will continue to focus on offshore wind post-privatisation is unknown

Data analysis: EU broadband development

The European Union’s previous target for internet connectivity consisted of rolling out basic broadband across all regions of member states, a goal that was achieved in 2013. Since then, new targets have been set

Texas' Vista Ridge water pipeline PPP, US

The Texas City of San Antonio's $3.4 billion Vista Ridge pipeline PPP is the largest water PPP transaction to reach financial close in the US to date, it is also the only water deal to have closed in the country this year

Bogotá to pioneer health PPPs

After its success in procuring bankable toll road PPPs under the Fourth Generation of Highways Programme (4G), Colombia is about to roll out a major PPP programme in the health sector

Saudi in the race for renewables

There is a drive for energy independence in Saudi Arabia, and a need to diversify away from crude oil. The question is can the world's largest oil producer catch up with its Middle Eastern neighbours

Data analysis: 2016 European uneven fundraising pace

2016 has seen an uneven pace in fundraising activity among closed-ended, unlisted infrastructure and energy funds in Europe

Data Analysis: Primary US wind financings hit 10-year low

Onshore wind sector primary financings are on track for their slowest year since 2006

Nice and Lyon airports privatisations, France

The privatisations of both the Nice and Lyon airports in France were won by airport operator-led consortia, with the valuations of both assets roughly the same

What's missing from the UK's Autumn Statement?

The UK Chancellor Philip Hammond today made his Autumn Statement. For infrastructure, once again, it was a statement lacking in detail.

Future pipeline for UK infra?

The UK chancellor will make his autumn statement today, and the infrastructure community will be waiting with baited breath. Will there be a pipeline of infrastructure for the UK?

Paraguay’s PPP push

As some LatAm countries have witnessed a slowdown in the procurement of PPPs, Paraguay is pushing ahead with a programme which is attracting the attention of both European sponsors and global investment banks

French toll road refis move up a gear

The French road sector has seen a flurry of activity over recent months, and more is set to come

Europe’s intermittent energy policy

With a lack of clear renewables policy from European governments, and with no visible pipeline for gas-fired power, it’s difficult to see how Europe will meet its targets for 2030