Energy decarbonisation, urban congestion and digital connectivity are some of the structural growth drivers which differentiate infrastructure from bonds and other areas of the equity market that rely on more cyclical growth. Is now the time for infrastructure?

In our final Behind the Screens of 2023, Jock Glover is joined by Peter Meany, First Sentier's Head of Global Listed Infrastructure and manager of the A-Rated First Sentier Global Listed Infrastructure Fund. In this 20-minute episode, Peter covers the investment case for infrastructure and why above-target inflation can actually be supportive for the asset class. He goes on to share the themes they are running in the portfolio, why research is a fundamental part of the team's days and the importance of the globalisation of infrastructure to provide energy security.

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• 1:40 - Why should investors consider listed infrastructure?

• 3:40 - What does higher inflation mean for the return profile for investors?

• 5:20 - What themes are you running in the portfolios?

• 8:45 - How does the team split your time and days?

• 12:40 - How does the Responsible Listed Infrastructure fund differ?

• 15:00 - What keeps you up at night?

• 16:35 - An interesting statistic from the week.

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