Benefits of direct investing
The creation of DIRECT, a 100% direct investment platform, with aligned leadership, investment & technical team, provides long-term investors with the opportunity to reduce costs and invest directly in a structure that targets a growing investment theme.
Key benefits of direct investing
Direct ownership. Direct influence, governance (proportionate Board representation) and materiality. Ability to invest directly in unlisted infrastructure assets, exposure to the energy transition thematic, compliant with all changing superannuation and investment industry reporting requirements.
Optimise long-term returns. Assets are held for the long term with a focus on optimising net returns and risk profiles for shareholders. Alignment of all interests.
Total lower cost. A direct investment model that lowers total costs and avoids external management fees.
Inhouse capabilities & active management. Scalable investment platform with internal management, transaction expertise and operational capabilities ensuring optimised asset performance whilst providing a competitive edge in making value accretive acquisitions.
Diversification. By investing alongside a limited number of long-term investors, benefits of scale and diversification can be achieved by investing across a larger and broader range of assets.