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UK Water Privatization
- The UK's privatization of its water service is unique globally.
- This approach, involving private companies managing water assets, is unprecedented.
Debt Accumulation and Usage
- Privatized water utilities accumulated significant debt, contrasting their debt-free start.
- It remains unclear whether this debt financed improvements or benefited shareholders.
Macquarie's Infrastructure Model
- Macquarie, an Australian bank and asset manager, pioneered a model of infrastructure investment.
- This model involves borrowing against stable cash flows from essential services like water, assuming consistent customer payments.