Tom Taylor

The partnership will use bridge financing to help mid-market assets in Asia and elsewhere to grow and attract more mainstream financing.

With a strong connection to the state where most of its members live, Queensland-based superannuation fund Brighter Super is pursuing local growth while maintaining a global outlook.

During the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s annual meeting, CFO Andrew Cross talked about catalysing investment into sustainable infra.

Deputy global head of alternatives Brandon Robinson says there is a growing opportunity to invest in transportation, requiring substantial amounts of capital.

The proposed merger comes as Australia’s superannuation assets approach the A$4trn mark.

Although Taiwan continues to send strong signals to investors through its offshore windfarm auctions, challenges remain for prospective developers charting a course through the country’s strict localisation requirements.

Consistent policy and a substantial budget allocation for infra are reassuring trends for investors as Narendra Modi’s government enters its third term.

ART sees scale as a positive following a period of rapid growth, with allocations to illiquid assets such as infrastructure a likely beneficiary.

Infra’s long-term nature makes geopolitical trends especially relevant, manifesting in opportunities as well as risks if managed carefully.

The integration of renewable energy projects on farmland is sparking debate among Australian farmers.