GIIA is today launching an Emerging Leaders in Infrastructure Investment (ELII) network; a member-led organisation aimed at young professionals who are working within the infrastructure investment sector. The aim of the ELII initiative is to provide these emerging leaders with a platform for peer to peer networking, building thought leadership and shaping the future of…
We have launched a new resource on our website, looking at GIIA member case studies from around the World that are delivering real societal benefits. Compiled with support from KPMG, and using the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, these case studies demonstrate the way in which infrastructure can be a positive force in…
As the World responds to the ongoing health emergency of Covid-19, infrastructure investors are stepping up to meet the challenge, providing much needed assistance, relief and support to their employees, customers, supply chains and communities. “We have seen many great examples of support for communities through the provision of much needed medical equipment, use of facilities…
During March and April, GIIA established three member working groups to focus on the key markets of the UK, EU and US as part of an overarching strategy to position members as a key part of the response to the global COVID-19 emergency. All groups have now met virtually and are implementing a programme of…
Writing for GRESB Insights Series, John Kavanagh, Head of Policy and Public Affairs & Max Worthington, Policy / Research Executive look at the move to smart cities and the digital infrastructure revolution. As the world begins to emerge from the global COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown measures are eased in the months ahead, the attention of…
GIIA is pleased to share our 2019 Annual Report detailing some of the Association’s strategic highlights in member advocacy and engagement as well as communications and public affairs along with a look at some of our key work areas for 2020. GIIA – Annual Report 2019 If you have any questions about this Report or…
GIIA CEO Lawrence Slade has today welcomed UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Budget that heralds a new dawn for publicly financed infrastructure across the length and breadth of the United Kingdom. The Budget is set to raise net investment to three times the average seen over the past 40 years with £600 billion committed in this…
The 3rd GIIA Annual Seminar, sponsored by Ashurst, KPMG and Marsh, was held on Tuesday 18th February in London and focused on the emerging opportunities and risks for infrastructure investors in the UK and Europe under the theme ‘The Fog is Lifting.’ Simon Jack, the BBC News Business Editor, launched the afternoon seminar with his…
With the recently re-elected Boris Johnson Government in the UK and the new Commission in Europe both looking to address the delivery of infrastructure early in their respective terms, it has been a busy start to 2020 for GIIA. Ahead of the March Budget, GIIA has written to Chancellor Sajid Javid welcoming his promise of…
GIIA, in partnership with Airports Council International (Europe) yesterday hosted the 3rd Annual Airport Investment Symposium in Brussels. The event brought together airport operators, investors, financial advisors and airlines with representatives from the European Commission and European Investment Bank along with Member States. With an expected airport investment gap in Europe of €12.3bn over the…
MMC’s Director of Insights, Blair Chalmers looks back at the joint GIIA / MMC Risk Roundtable held recently in London. Marsh & McLennan Companies and the Global Infrastructure Investor Association hosted an infrastructure investor roundtable discussion in London on 25 September 2019. View slides from GIIA / MMC Risk Roundtable The morning began with a…
A delegation from the National Governors Association recently visited Australia on a fact finding trip as part of the NGA’s year-long initiative on Infrastructure. GIIA plays an active role on the National Governors Association Advisory Panel on Infrastructure and its members were leading contributors on the visit. NGA Chair Governor Larry Hogan and the delegation…