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Last updated: August 27, 2026, 3:18 AM ET

Infrastructure

UK infrastructure faces a reckoning this autumn as new prime minister Andy Burnham pushes for greater public control over assets, resurfacing investor fears. Meanwhile, Australia’s Future Fund saw its infra allocation grow to A$33bn in 2025-26, contributing to a 14.8% annual return, per CIO Richard Brandweiner. The fund’s growth reflects "meaningful exposure to private market assets," according to the CIO.

Healthcare

Spark Pediatrics CEO Jeff Soffen highlights that three million U.S. children could benefit from Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care, yet most families remain unaware the service exists. This gap in awareness underscores the challenge of scaling specialized pediatric care at a national level.