Sector Investment 24-Hour Briefing

Infrastructure Credit

AlbaCore is targeting €1 billion for its inaugural high-yield infrastructure debt fund, with an investment-grade vehicle planned next. BNP Paribas AM has shut down a €750 million sustainability fund following its AXA IM Alts acquisition, which created equity strategy overlap. Coal-fired power station extensions won't revive investor appetite for the fossil fuel.

Transport & Logistics

Investors are adapting EV charging strategies amid global rollout speed bumps. Freight rail is gaining traction through digitisation upgrades, while port investors see relative value despite deglobalisation trends. Aviation assets have taken off post-pandemic, and transport infrastructure is now focused on building a resilience dividend against climate and cyber threats. Pandemic volatility scrambled air cargo operators, though the sector shows resilience.

Portfolio Strategy

Risk management is becoming more granular for private real estate executives amid Iran-driven uncertainty. Market volatility is accelerating portfolio rebalancing efforts among investors at the PERE Asia Summit.