Project bankability: a critical challenge for Latin American infrastructure finance
By Diana Capetillo, Associate Director. Understanding project finance in Latin America Project finance schemes dominate infrastructure financing in Latin America, typically featuring a high degree of gearing and either non-recourse or less common partial recourse structures. This raises a critical question: is project bankability bankable under current terms, or what steps are needed to achieve […]
Unlocking infrastructure development in Latin America: The importance of public / private collaboration
The role of public sector endorsement in infrastructure projects In most countries, public sector endorsement of an infrastructure project streamlines the path to crucial infrastructure project grants, permits, and licenses. Public entities championing a project’s benefits often translate into stronger community support and smoother implementation. Why public sector involvement is essential in Latin America However, […]
What Does the 2024 Autumn Budget Mean for Tax in Project Finance?
By Morag Loader, Director of Accounting and Tax. The new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, delivered her first Autumn Budget. Full details of the Autumn Budget 2024 measures can be found at www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/autumn-budget-2024. There were fewer changes to corporate taxation than many had predicted ahead of the Autumn Budget. Some of the measures affecting […]
Insights from Solar and Storage Live 2024.
By Gaurav Singh, Head of Infrastructure Finance. I recently attended the Solar and Storage Live 2024 exhibition at the Birmingham NEC, where industry experts gathered to exhibit the latest trends in renewable energy. I have attended this event for the past 10 years or so. As one of the main events of the year, it […]
Exploring the role of AI in financial modelling
Financial models are more than a collection of numbers and formulas. They’re drivers of decisions, change and our future. That’s why we strive to stay at the forefront of financial modelling innovation, regularly exploring new technologies to enhance how we deliver services to our clients. AI has yet to really make its presence felt in […]
What is FAST Financial Modelling?
In today’s fast-paced financial landscape, precision and agility are paramount, making the question “What is FAST financial modelling?” more relevant than ever.