Australia's IFM Still Sees 'Significant Opportunity' in U.S. Infrastructure

The video discusses the US infrastructure plan, highlighting its economic and social imperatives, and the political challenges it faces. It emphasizes the role of case studies in demonstrating the benefits of pension fund investments in infrastructure. The asset recycling model from Australia is explained as a successful partnership between government and private sectors, which could be adapted in the US. The concept of a pension public partnership is introduced as a new form of P3, aiming to attract private capital. Lobbying efforts to promote this model have been positively received across political lines.

What is the main challenge mentioned in the context of the $2 trillion plan?

• Lack of investor interest

• Political hurdles

• Insufficient funds

• Technological barriers

What is a key feature of the asset recycling model used in Australia?

• Partnership solely with the private sector

• Sale of existing assets

• Use of government funds only

• Lease of existing assets

How are the proceeds from asset leases used in the asset recycling model?

• Used for government expenses

• Invested in foreign markets

• Distributed as dividends

• Recycled into new infrastructure

What is the new form of partnership proposed for the US?

• Government-corporate partnership

• Public-private partnership

• Investor-state partnership

• Pension public partnership

What has been the general reception to the pension public partnership in the US?

• Opposed by private investors

• Indifferent due to lack of awareness

• Positive with bipartisan support

• Negative due to high costs