Future Group, Australia’s fastest-growing superannuation and financial services company, has announced a new partnership with UK-based asset manager Aberdeen Investments aimed at deploying capital into global infrastructure projects aligned with shared sustainability goals.
The collaboration will see Future Group allocate capital to Aberdeen’s Global Sustainable Infrastructure strategy, with both organisations committing to a long-term investment programme focused on essential infrastructure. Key areas include supporting the global energy transition through low-carbon projects, expanding access to social and affordable housing and healthcare, and developing cleaner transport systems alongside resilient urban infrastructure.
Aberdeen’s Global Sustainable Infrastructure strategy, now in its fourth generation, specialises in greenfield concession and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) investments. Operating across Australia, New Zealand, the Americas and Europe, the strategy targets projects that underpin public services, improve social mobility and contribute to decarbonisation, while delivering stable, long-term returns.
Sameer Amin, Managing Partner, Concession Infrastructure at Aberdeen Investments, highlighted the appeal of the asset class for institutional investors.
“For institutional investors seeking long-dated, inflation-linked cashflows, exposure to essential public assets and diversification away from traditional markets, concession infrastructure presents a compelling opportunity,” he said.
“Over the past 25 years, we have invested in approximately 140 concession infrastructure projects worldwide on behalf of our clients, supporting essential public services ranging from transportation to the energy transition. We are pleased to partner with Future Group to help meet both their investment objectives and sustainability ambitions.”
Under the PPP model, governments partner with the private sector to design, build, finance and operate infrastructure such as housing, hospitals, roads and rail networks. These long-term concession agreements typically provide predictable, contracted income streams, making them attractive to investors seeking stability and alignment with public sector priorities.
David Allen, Deputy Chief Investment Officer – Private Markets at Future Group, said the partnership reflects the organisation’s broader mission.
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“Creating a sustainable and equitable world is central to our mission of building a future worth retiring into,” he said. “Aberdeen’s deep expertise and strong track record in real assets and concession infrastructure align closely with our investment philosophy and sustainability objectives. We look forward to working together to deliver long-term value for both our members and society.”
Future Group aims to ensure Australia’s retirement savings contribute to positive social and environmental outcomes, using stewardship tools such as proxy voting, corporate engagement and targeted campaigns to drive change.
Aberdeen, meanwhile, remains one of the world’s largest investors in real assets. As of 31 December 2025, the firm managed more than £41.9 billion in real asset investments, supported by over 200 specialists across areas including infrastructure, debt and listed equities. Its investment approach is centred on key global megatrends, including decarbonisation, digitisation and urbanisation, and it has been a member of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) since 2007.
