Infrastructure and energy
For the reporting judge, the regime provided for in the law is incompatible with the performance of mixed-capital companies, which need to compete on an equal footing with private organizations, demonstrating the same agility in decision making.
The incorporation of environmental, social, and governance aspects in a project's financing structure can leverage investors' interest in assets with ESG characteristics and a differentiated financial return.
The market shows concern with the requirements for applying the substantive consolidation concept since the project finance structures may have similarities with the conditions specified in the new law.
Anxiously awaited in the sector, rules shall help reduce costs and strengthen a niche market with high development potential.
Check out the main actions of the National Mining Agency to increase legal certainty in the segment and attract investments.
Market participants had already spoken out against aspects of the public consultation that led to Resolution No. 1,105/20, such as the overlap between state and federal regulation.
Even with the pandemic, infrastructure debentures and green bonds have performed well in 2020 and raise high expectations for 2021.
The decision is binding and strengthens Anvisa's independence in its technical resolutions.
Brazilian shipping companies, trade unions, and other stakeholders are discussing the program, which may have priority guidelines formulated as part of the Investment Partnerships Program (PPI).
The executive order brings in improvements that will modernize the electricity sector and strengthen the free market for energy marketing and sale {commercialization}.
The COVID-19 pandemic has made companies accelerate the implementation of sustainable practices. Organizations that conduct their business based on values and purpose, respecting their workforce and the environment, will take the lead in resuming economic activities.
The measure is expected to attract at least R$1 billion for expanding the telecommunications infrastructure through debentures over the next two years.
