In this Video Update, join Mary Murphy, Partner – Head of Distribution (Single Manager Strategies), as she sits down with Justin Lannen and Steven Kempler, Portfolio Managers from Maple-Brown Abbott Global Listed Infrastructure (MBA GLI). Together, they explore the latest themes shaping the infrastructure investment landscape.
Video 1: ntroduction to MBA
Global Listed Infrastructure
In this introduction, Justin and Steven provide an overview of the team’s history, the core principles underpinning the strategy, and how they are approaching current market trends.
Video 2: How are we looking at
Cell Towers, AI, and Inflation?
Mary asks Justin and Steven to explore three key ideas shaping the team’s investment philosophy: the opportunity in cell towers, driven by digitalisation and valuations; AI’s impact on the electrification of data centres; and the role of inflation linkage in listed infrastructure assets.
Video 3: What does the portfolio
look like today?
Steven brings Mary up to date on the current portfolio structure, outlining its geographic and subsector diversification. He also highlights a selection of compelling holdings and explains how the portfolio aligns with its core objectives, including low volatility and inflation protection.
Video 4: How are geopolitical events
affecting the strategy?
With the current geopolitical developments we are seeing, how are global listed infrastructure assets being impacted? Justin explains how these assets tend to be affected differently, and touches on a US example.