Ever wondered how private infrastructure investments can offer stability and steady cash flows amidst volatile markets? Join us as we sit down with Nick Moller from JP Morgan to uncover the intricacies of core infrastructure. You'll gain insights into how regulated utilities, natural monopolies, and long-term contracted investments create a reliable backbone for your portfolio. Nick debunks common myths about infrastructure volatility and commodity sensitivity, revealing the strategic importance of these core assets, especially in an era of aging and outdated infrastructure.

Our conversation takes a global turn, examining the US market’s unique dynamics, including the pivotal role of municipal bonds and the benefits of a diversified approach. We discuss the implications of political changes, regulatory risks, and how the energy transition, bolstered by the Inflation Reduction Act, is reshaping investment landscapes. Learn how private capital is essential for replacing and modernizing infrastructure, and how private investors can align their long-term goals with these critical projects.

Nick defines infrastructure subsectors like digital infrastructure, rail, storage, and renewables, understanding their growth potential and inherent challenges. Each has complexities of expanding the power grid amid rising demands from AI-driven technologies and renewable sources.

Nick and Matt also discuss the impact of ESG factors on infrastructure investments, emphasizing their financial materiality and the role of governance and regulatory plays.

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