Head of strategic asset allocation at Aberdeen Standard says cost of capital is cheaper for renewables

Head of strategic asset allocation at Aberdeen Standard says cost of capital is cheaper for renewables
Covid recovery efforts likely to appeal yield-hungry investors
As it would allow firms to benefit from more diverse funding sources
His change in direction is one which investors should monitor very closely
European investors are assessing the alternatives
There is a ‘need and urgency to make available funds to replace the ageing US water network’
Investor knowledge, sustainability concerns and appetite for yield identified as market drivers
The deal will see the asset manager set up a Finnish infrastructure fund
Third-party clients will be able to co-invest after initial phase
Energy Efficient Mortgages Initiative confirms negative correlation between energy efficiency and risk