AGP Executive Report
Last update: 16 minutes agoEnergy & Project Finance: Aukera Energy secured a €460m structured credit facility led by EIG, converting an accordion into a committed €260m Series 2 tranche to fund renewables and battery storage across Belgium, the UK, Germany, Romania and Italy, with ~1 GW already in construction/operation and a 14+ GW pipeline. EU Governance & Compliance: The European Ombudsman opened an inquiry into the European Parliament’s handling of documents tied to undisclosed financial support received by Swedish MEP Alice Teodorescu Mawe, after Follow the Money complained about access refusals. Markets & Rates Plumbing: ICE reported record open interest in Euribor and €STR futures, underscoring heavy euro rates hedging demand as investors price further policy moves. Capital Formation: NIIF appointed Gauravjit Singh (ex-PAG) as managing partner/global head of capital formation to expand institutional fundraising after ~$3bn of new equity commitments over 24 months. Banking/Fintech in Europe: Kraken’s CySEC-regulated Cyprus setup is positioned as a passporting hub for MiFID II and MiCA services across the EEA. Macro/Inflation Watch: European shares were subdued as oil prices rose after US-Iran tit-for-tat strikes, reviving ECB rate-hike expectations.
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