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Franklin Templeton, a prominent player in the global investment landscape with over $1.6 trillion in assets under management, has announced a strategic partnership with three leading institutional infrastructure firms: Actis, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), and DigitalBridge. This alliance aims to enhance access to private infrastructure investment opportunities for individual investors, particularly in sectors focusing on energy security, electrification, and digitalization.

Jenny Johnson, President and CEO of Franklin Templeton, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, highlighting the compelling market demand for infrastructure investments. As global trends continue to shape private markets, this collaboration is poised to unlock capital access, enabling investors to tap into the potential of high-growth sectors. With global infrastructure needs projected to surpass $94 trillion by 2040, Franklin Templeton and its partners are strategically positioned to meet this demand, offering attractive investment opportunities.

CIP, known as the world’s largest dedicated fund manager in greenfield energy investments, brings vital expertise to the partnership. With a robust portfolio of energy infrastructure projects, CIP aims to leverage its industry knowledge to capitalize on the global energy transition.

Marc Ganzi, CEO of DigitalBridge, emphasized the importance of digital infrastructure as a core economic driver. By collaborating with Franklin Templeton, DigitalBridge seeks to democratize access to investment opportunities traditionally reserved for institutional investors, especially as advancements in artificial intelligence and connectivity heighten demand for digital and energy infrastructure.

Christian Skakkebæk, Senior Partner at CIP, highlighted their commitment to developing critical energy infrastructure, reinforcing the partnership's unique approach to investing in greenfield projects. Meanwhile, Torbjörn Caesar, Chairman of Actis, noted that investors today are prioritizing resilience and relevance—qualities that Actis embodies through its sustainable infrastructure platform in growth markets. The partnership is designed to create a diverse range of investment offerings, aiming to deliver institutional-quality access to private infrastructure for individual investors.

Once launched, the new suite of private wealth offerings is expected to provide stable, inflation-linked cash flows, built for resilience through various economic cycles. This strategic collaboration marks a significant milestone, reflecting the evolving landscape of private infrastructure investment, and positioning Franklin Templeton and its partners at the forefront of this burgeoning market.