The French regulator of telecoms, Arcep, advocates for a re-distribution between telecom operators of the broadband internet coverage of cities and semi-dense territories. Covage believes it has a role to play.

Les investisseurs ne peuvent plus agir sans tenir compte des enjeux Environnementaux, Sociaux et de Gouvernance (ESG). Les acteurs de la finance sont de plus en plus nombreux à embrasser et partager cette assertion et nous ne pouvons que nous réjouir de ce constat. Ainsi en l’espace de quelques années les pratiques d’investissement responsable se sont incontestablement propagées et se sont manifestées par de multiples et parfois nouvelles expressions. La vitesse à laquelle l’investissement responsable s’est diffusé et a modifié les pratiques ces dernières années est saisissante.

At present, 32 arbitrations have been filed by foreign investors against Spain in different international organizations. The most recent arbitration resolved in ICSID was favorable to the applicant and the court sentenced Spain last May to a fine of 128 million euros, plus interest, for the damages that the cut of premiums caused to three solar plants of the investment fund Eiser Infrastructure. Spain may have to face compensation that would add up to $ 7 billion if the coming arbitration cases follow this path.

Amid a burgeoning need for faster digital infrastructure across Europe, Cube Infrastructure managing partner Henri Piganeau talks about how the sector fits into its strategy and sheds light on the €500m fund it is managing for the EIB and the European Commission

Despite being riskier than originally anticipated, the infrastructure asset class has grown dramatically. Managing the risks and delivering robust returns calls for long-term active strategies combining growth, strong focus on operations and commitments to esG. Aurélien Roelens (HEC MFI 10), investment Manager within Cube Infrastructure Managers, tells us more.

ESG & Infrastructure – challenge and opportunity. Thierry Franck de Préaumont, General Manager Idex, is giving his view on implementing and working on a daily basis with ESG.