Sectors

A highways perspective on cross-sector competition for infrastructure skills

A closer look at where cross-sector demand for specialist infrastructure skills could affect highways delivery, drawing on CEPA’s review of supply chain readiness for National Highways’ RIS3 programme.

Foreign resident capital gains tax changes: A new tax wedge in regulated infrastructure weighted average cost of capital

Proposed Commonwealth capital gains tax changes would place a new 30% tax on nominal capital gains for foreign corporate shareholders in regulated utilities that primarily engage in fixed infrastructure investment.

CEPA named as one of the UK’s top 5 economics consulting firms in 2026

Based on feedback from clients, consultants and other sector participants, Consultancy UK has placed CEPA in the top, diamond level ranking of economics consultancy providers in the UK.

CEPA Australia seeks to fill three key roles

CEPA is seeking senior candidates with the networks, expertise and drive to expand our existing Australian practice into new services, clients and geographies: Partner - Head of CEPA Australia; Director or Managing Consultant; and Senior Consultant or Consultant.

Analysis of the UK Government’s official methods to assess the value of innovative life sciences manufacturing

The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) has published a detailed analysis of the application and design of the HM Treasury Green Book, which was prepared by CEPA.

CEPA retains its Platinum Rating as a top economics consulting firm in 2025

Consultancy UK, the online platform for the UK's advisory and consulting industry, has once again awarded CEPA a platinum-level ranking.

CEPA immersive work experience

We were delighted to welcome three Economics A-Level students for a two-day immersive course at CEPA. We introduced the students to the world of economic consultancy and shared insights into some of our key sectors - energy, water and global health.

CEPA continues to grow with additional consulting staff in the UK

We are delighted to welcome eight new members of the CEPA consulting team in London, with two directors, two consultants and four economists adding to CEPA’s expanding pool of people to support our clients.

CEPA co-founder knighted in the King’s 2024 Birthday Honours

We congratulate Dr Keith Palmer OBE, who has been recognised for his exceptional contribution to international development.

Women in Economics: Breaking Barriers Together

CEPA Senior Consultant Charlotte Hallam joined the panel for the Women in Economics event, along with female economists from the Bank of England, KPMG and the Fraser of Allander Institute.

Development & climate finance: is just looking at the quantum of finance sufficient?

This Viewpoint Note reports on innovative methods to scale up the financing capacity of the multilateral development banks and explores some of the new proposals, emanating from the Global South.

Reputation acknowledged by ranking recognition

CEPA thanks those clients, industry leaders, associates and future economists for the feedback they provided to Consultancy.uk, resulting in the firm’s high-level, 2023 ranking as one of the “Top Economics consulting firms in the UK”.

Dr Darryl Biggar appointed to bolster CEPA Australia’s practice

CEPA is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Darryl Biggar as a senior advisor in its Australian practice.

LSE students present findings about biodiversity policy

We are pleased to have supported another cohort of students undertaking the Capstone Course at the London School of Economics (LSE). 

CEPA has again been recognised as one of the UK’s leading management consultants

We are grateful for the continued positive feedback from the market, which has led to CEPA retaining its position in the Financial Times' ratings.

CEPA recognised as one of the UK’s leading management consultants

Following another year of providing high-quality advice to our clients across our core sectors, we are grateful for the positive feedback from the market, which has led to CEPA’s inclusion in the Financial Times’ independent ratings report.

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.

The new Build Back Better (B3W) initiative

In light of the recent announcements from the G7 regarding the B3W initiative, we have prepared a briefing note that focuses on how G7 countries can mobilise private finance for infrastructure in lower and middle income countries.

A new approach to the financing of public infrastructure

A major impact of COVID-19 has been a significant increase in the amount of borrowing by the UK government. This will likely have reduced the fiscal headroom available to the government to deliver its desire to ‘level up’ through an expansive infrastructure programme.

African Development Bank (AfDB) launches report to support investment into the African energy sector

AfDB and the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa commissioned a consortium led by CEPA, to assess the availability of local currency finance for sustainable energy projects and the obstacles developers face in tapping into local financial and capital markets.

CEPA’s expansion continues across its offices

Increasing demand for CEPA's support and advice drives a growth in consulting team numbers.

Global Infrastructure Hub publishes guidance on infrastructure banks

Guidance has been published to assist governments interested in establishing, or reforming, a national infrastructure bank or a similar financing facility.

A guidance tool for National Infrastructure Banks and related facilities

We developed a reference tool which examined areas where National Infrastructure Banks could play a catalytic role.

Mobilising finance for infrastructure in Sub-Saharan Africa & South Asia

Our research for DFID highlighted the need for public institutions to create bankable infrastructure projects to unlock funds available from the private sector.

Financing UK infrastructure

Our review of private financing for infrastructure contributed to the national infrastructure debate on what role the public and private sectors should have in developing...

Strategic support to the Private Infrastructure Development Group

We advised the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) to focus on addressing project development constraints and facilitate local currency finance under its new Five-Year Strategic Plan.

Global Infrastructure Hub Consultation

A draft guidance note developed by the Global Infrastructure Hub in collaboration with CEPA, has been published for consultation.

Airport capacity strategy

CEPA’s contribution to this study on delivering the future airport capacity requirements in Ireland for the Irish Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport set out the decisions Ireland has to make - and the timing - to come to a good decision on the future capacity requirements of Dublin Airport.

Thames Tideway Tunnel & the cost of capital

In 2015, Ofwat awarded the licence for the Thames Tideway Tunnel. As part of the announcement, Ofwat stated the cost of capital that will apply during the construction period of the project (the 'bid WACC') would be 2.497%.