UK water regulator mulls boosting investor returns


Thames said it needs a return of at least 5.7% to attract new equity into its business. — Bloomberg

LONDON: The UK water regulator is for the first time considering boosting returns for investors, after the crisis at Thames Water pushed up the cost of borrowing across the industry.

Under current plans proposed by Ofwat, equity investors will get a return of 4.8% for the next five-year price control period that starts in April.

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