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"General Atlantic Expands with Actis Acquisition for Sustainable Infrastructure Investment"
business2 years ago

"General Atlantic Expands with Actis Acquisition for Sustainable Infrastructure Investment"

General Atlantic has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Actis, creating a diversified global investment platform with approximately $96 billion in combined assets under management. Actis will become the sustainable infrastructure arm within General Atlantic’s global investment platform, retaining independence over its investment decisions and processes. The acquisition aims to advance General Atlantic’s strategic diversification by adding sustainable infrastructure as a distinct, complementary offering alongside its existing capabilities in Growth, Credit, and Climate. The transaction is expected to close in Q2 2024, subject to customary closing conditions and approvals.

Biden Leads Americas Summit to Boost Economic Prosperity and Counter China's Influence
international-relations2 years ago

Biden Leads Americas Summit to Boost Economic Prosperity and Counter China's Influence

President Biden hosted the inaugural Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity Leaders' Summit, where leaders from twelve countries announced plans to drive inclusive growth and strengthen critical supply chains, with a focus on clean energy, semiconductors, and medical supplies. The Americas Partnership will establish three tracks – foreign affairs, finance, and trade – to develop initiatives and actions, and will invite additional countries to join. President Biden also announced initiatives including a new investment platform for sustainable infrastructure, an accelerator program for entrepreneurs, grants for infrastructure and social services for migrants, workforce development in digital technology sectors, and a fund for climate financing solutions. The United States is providing significant funding to assist migrants and refugees in the Western Hemisphere. The Americas Partnership is collaborating with the Inter-American Development Bank to engage stakeholders and promote competitiveness and resilience in the region.