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Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia:

60% of institutional investors plan to increase their infrastructure allocations despite the challenging economic environment, said a survey.

According to Patrizia's third annual client survey, among those who intend to increase their infrastructure allocations 11% plan a significant increase of more than 10%.

While investor sentiment towards growing infrastructure allocations remains strong, a slight slowdown in the rate of growth (20% planning a significant increase in 2022) reflects the more tentative outlook on the current market environment, said the survey which is based on the views of over 120 respondents from its international institutional client base.

However, investors still view market developments in infrastructure with cautious optimism, with nearly half of investors expecting a pick-up in transactions and investment opportunities over the next 12 months. 55% also anticipate recurring income from their investments to remain stable, with around a third of investors expecting recurring income to increase. Likewise, approximately 70% of investors forecast valuations to either stay the same or increase this year.

According to the survey, investors have a clear preference for allocating to the sectors that address the global megatrends, with a particular focus on decarbonization.

Meanwhile, the survey also said that the transition to green energy will drive growth. 56% said they plan to increase their investments in ren......................

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