EIB approves major new SME, research and strategic infrastructure investment for Europe
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has strengthened its support for research and development, strategic and sustainable infrastructure and approved new lending to a range of significant projects across Europe and beyond.
EIB supports Hydrobru’s 2015-2019 operational plan with €250m loan
The European Investment Bank has agreed a € 250 million loan with Hydrobru to finance Hydrobru’s new program for sewer rehabilitation, renovation of distribution lines and construction of storm water ponds in the Brussels Capital Region.
IFC loans $280m to supply affordable and reliable hydroelectric power in Indonesia
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has acquired a minority equity stake in and provided a $280 million loan facility to Indonesian independent power producer PT Bajradaya Sentranusa (BDSN).
Carillion Dubai contract win: first deal supported by UK Govt direct lending facility announced
Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne has announced the first contract to be supported by UK Export Finance’s enhanced Direct Lending Facility (DLF).
Fitch says potential Scotland tax changes don't threaten UK AA+/Stable rating
Ratings agency Fitch has said that the outcome of Scotland's independence referendum and the prospect of Scotland gaining more tax-raising powers do not have implications for the UK current sovereign AA+/Stable rating.
KPMG warns UK construction sector cash position and margins are “unsustainable”
A new report from KPMG is warning that the existing cash position and margins are not sustainable for the future of the UK construction industry.
UK enters infrastructure investment global top 10
The UK has made it into the Global Infrastructure Investment Index which ranks 41 countries by their attractiveness to investors in infrastructure for the first time.
Energy, food and water key measures in new investment index
VIS Essential Investments has launched an index to track the performance of financially successful and resource efficient companies using data supplied by environment analyst Trucost.
Multilateral Development Banks agree to reinforce climate finance ahead of UN summit
The world’s six multilateral development banks have issued a joint statement reaffirming their commitment to lead by example by continuing to reinforce and further develop climate financing.
Ofwat publishes 2014 price review financial model
Water industry regulator Ofwat has published details of the financial model it has developed as part of the price review to help it assess companies' business plans.
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Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react. -
IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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