Getting SMSFs into infra not worth the effortBY LAURA MILLAN | TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2015 12:40PMConvincing self-managed super funds (SMSFs) to invest in infrastructure is not worth the effort and the industry should be focusing on getting good projects out in the market, according to Infrastructure Partnerships Australia chief executive Brendan Lyon. Related News |
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There will always be some restrictions on an SMSF's ability to invest in infrastructure projects with very long lock-up periods that are perhaps absent in larger pooled superannuation funds. However on the whole if the investment fundamentals stack up then there should be no reason why SMSF's have to be specifically targeted. Build it and they will come of their own volition.
Agree with Nathan''s comment.
Have a look at the Industry Fund Portfolio Service infrastructure investment model. That can accommodate such investors in this space. If such assets can be effectively pooled there is no reason why they shouldn't be invested in infrastructure provided that the long lock up period and lack of liquidity is fully understood by the investors.