PPP
As an early adopter of innovative financial instruments the UK has been the first to develop many specialist skills. It is now the first port of call for international corporations and governments looking for assistance in these new areas.
- Privatisation – the UK was the first country to pioneer a systematic privatisation programme, and the expertise it gained as a result has led to significant advisory work with governments around the world.
- Public Private Partnerships (PPP) – over 800 contracts with a capital value of £61 billion have been signed in the UK under the Private Finance Initiative (PFI). Over 60 countries are looking to adopt aspects of the UK model – and seeking UK expertise to do so.
- Project finance – an area of acknowledged UK expertise, particularly in oil, gas, and power generation, where UK experience in PPP, privatisation, infrastructure and the power sector have been major selling points.