The Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) publishes its report on the card-acquiring market

Card-acquiring services enable merchants to accept card payments. We supported the PSR with its market review and have advised about a range of other payment systems policies.

New infrastructure investment approach to benefit millions across the Pacific region

A guide for institutional investors about co-investment options in infrastructure, developed by CEPA Australia, has been published.

Smith Square Partners’ Ofgem consortium; TR7 preferred bidder for first asset announced

Ofgem, the GB energy regulator has announced the identity of the preferred bidder for the offshore wind transmission asset connecting the Triton Knoll wind farm to the Lincolnshire coast.

CEPA modelling shows the economic and public health impact of voluntary licensing

Licences negotiated by the Medicines Patent Pool will save the international community an estimated USD 3.5bn and 170k lives by 2030. This is according to a new methodology for estimating the impact of licences that was validated via a peer-reviewed article published in The Lancet.

Invitation for a workshop on price signals for demand-side flexibility in the GB energy market

CEPA and the Energy Systems Catapult have been appointed to carry out a study on energy price signals. We are inviting interested parties to attend a workshop in which we will present the initial findings, and set out the opportunities to contribute to the next phase of the study.

We are expanding to meet the increasing demand for CEPA’s advice and support

We have vacancies for consultants at all levels, from recent graduates to experienced professionals.

European energy regulators report on Innovative Business Models and Consumer Protection

The Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER) has published a report, for which we undertook the identification and analysis of the business models and supporting case studies.

Junior global health consultant vacancy

We are currently recruiting a junior consultant to join our London team to support our work in global health.

Getting to net zero requires more policy experiments

A short note that proposes a greater role for deliberate policy experiments to help policy-makers and regulators identify the solutions that will best support decarbonisation at the lowest cost.

Final report on New Zealand’s 2020/21 base milk price calculation published

The Commerce Commission in New Zealand has published its final report following the review of Fonterra’s 2020/21 base milk price calculation.

Locational energy pricing in the GB power market

Working with energy networks specialists TNEI, we have produced new research for Energy Systems Catapult on the role of locational energy prices in facilitating the decarbonisation of Britain’s energy system.

Opportunities to join the CEPA team in Australia

CEPA Australia, which advises clients throughout the Asia Pacific region, is expanding and is now looking to fill two new vacancies.

Final evaluation of New Reg trial in Australia released

The Australian Energy Regulator has published our independent evaluation of a trial, to deliver better outcomes for consumers through network consumer engagement and regulatory innovation.

Quantitative energy data scientist

We are looking for a bright and motivated analyst to join our growing CEPA Energy Modelling team to help develop and expand our energy modelling capabilities.

Ofgem’s interconnector policy review

We set out some important considerations to support Ofgem’s Interconnector Policy Review.

CEPA evaluates Unitaid’s investments in Hepatitis C

Unitaid has invested more than US$45 million since 2015 in support of improving access to care for hepatitis C. We are pleased to have provided them with a portfolio evaluation and end of grant evaluations.

CEPA Australia advise on asset beta and specific risk premium

We have supported the Commerce Commission, New Zealand with their regular review of the base milk price calculation.

Ofwat’s vision for the 2024 price review (PR24)

We take a look at: What have we learned about Ofwat’s thinking? What changes are proposed? Where do we expect engagement? And what will water companies need to do?