Powering Tomorrow - with Viola and Alex Wilson

In this episode, Viola speaks with Alex Wilson, Managing Director and European Head of Corporate Structured Finance at CIBC. Wilson gives a thorough overview of CIBC's European corporate banking strategy, highlighting its focus on energy, infrastructure, natural resources, and technology. He discusses the significant uptick in CIBC's structured finance activities, its strong relationships with North American sponsors, and its growing position in European markets.

Wilson also delves into current market trends, the liquidity in the energy and infrastructure sectors, and the rising importance of greenfield financing and capital restructuring. He addresses the challenges and opportunities in financing the energy transition, including the critical role of low-carbon technologies, especially energy storage.

Additionally, Wilson shares his view on the growing role of private credit in infrastructure debt markets, the significance of critical minerals in the energy transition, and the pressing need for improved grid connectivity to support renewable energy expansion.

Hosted by:

• Viola Caon - Head of Content, inspiratia 

Guest: 

• Alex Wilson - Managing Director and European Head of Corporate Structured Finance, CIBC

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