ALFI London Conference and Cocktail
Synergies for asset management
Alastair is responsible for fundraising and investor relations for all of Macquarie Asset Management’s (MAM’s) current European-based infrastructure equity products. Since joining Macquarie in 2009, he has been involved in fundraising, investor relations, asset management, and acquisitions. Alastair has worked on Macquarie’s European infrastructure equity fundraisings, most recently with the Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund (MEIF) 7. He led the product launches of Macquarie Super Core Infrastructure Fund (MSCIF) in 2017, Macquarie GIG Renewable Energy Fund (MGREF) 2 in 2019, and Macquarie Global Infrastructure Fund (MGIF) in 2021. He has been involved in the fundraisings of MAM’s other funds, including its Asian and North American infrastructure equity funds and its agriculture funds, and he has experience in both asset management initiatives and acquisitions, having helped restructure National Car Parks and participated in the acquisition of Viesgo. Alastair holds a Master of Civil Engineering from Nottingham University.
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The fundraising environment has been challenging for some time, driven by macroeconomic headwinds, rising financing costs, and an uncertain growth outlook. How do private asset managers navigate such a landscape? What impact does this have on the industry? What considerations are crucial when fundraising in the EU? This panel of practitioners will discuss the current state of the fundraising market, including fund terms increasingly influenced by investors, extended fundraising periods, and the need for innovative solutions to address liquidity gaps. Additionally, the panel will explore the retail market expansion that is on the horizon. How do different fundraising conditions affect asset managers based on their size and investment strategy? What regulatory requirements must be considered when fundraising in the EU? These are some of the key topics and questions our market experts will illuminate.
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Managing Director
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