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As stated by the IFC, the proposed project entails IFC's equity investment of up to US$60 million in the Asia Environmental and Social Infrastructure Fund (AESI Fund or the Fund) to be managed and promoted by AEW and Natixis Investment Managers (together referred to as the Sponsors). The Fund seeks to raise up to US$500 million to provide debt financing to infrastructure projects in emerging East Asia Pacific and South Asia regions, with emphasis on green and sustainable infrastructure projects. At least 50% of the funds will be earmarked for renewable energy projects.
As stated by the IFC, AEW, one of the world’s largest real estate and private debt investment managers, is expected to act as the Fund Manager for the Fund, with its subsidiary, AEW Private Debt Hong Kong Limited, to be appointed as the investment advisor. AEW has over 860 employees, with its main offices located in Boston, London, Paris and Singapore. As at 31 March 2025, AEW managed a global portfolio of € 77.6 billion of asset under management in the real estate and private debt markets. AEW is a wholly owned subsidiary of Natixis Investment Managers, which is 100% owned by the Group BPCE, the second largest French retail banking group and is mutually owned.
Private Actor 1 | Private Actor 1 Role | Private Actor 1 Sector | Relation | Private Actor 2 | Private Actor 2 Role | Private Actor 2 Sector |
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BPCE Group | Parent Company | Finance | owns | Natixis S.A. | Parent Company | Finance |
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