Cantor Fitzgerald in association with Capital Innovations as sub-adviser has recently filed out an initial SEC registration statement for Cantor Fitzgerald Sustainable Infrastructure Fund, an interval fund that will seek to generate attractive, risk-adjusted returns with an emphasis on current income.
According to the firm, the fund will pursue its investment objective by strategically investing in a portfolio of private institutional infrastructure investment funds and public infrastructure securities.
Capital Innovations that will be operating as a sub-adviser, the fund will intend to focus upon three infrastructural megatrends: digital transformation, decarbonization, and enhancement of aging infrastructure assets.
As per the firm’s announcement, the fund is likely to be unveiled during the second quarter of 2022. Cantor Fitzgerald, L.P., is a global financial services organization specializing in financial services, investment banking, and asset management for institutional and high net worth clients.
According to the firm’s reports, as of December 31, 2021, Cantor, its subsidiaries, and affiliates had over $6.5 billion in assets under management. Moreover, they operate in most major financial centers throughout the world with 150 offices across 22 nations.
Capital Innovations, a leading manager of real assets investment solutions, has managed infrastructure equity and debt investments since 2007, with a focus on ESG and sustainability since its inception.
Co-Founder Michael Underhill is Chairman Emeritus and an early signatory of the United Nations Principles of Responsible Investment infrastructure workstream which was critical to the foundation of present-day sustainable investing.
Jay Frank, President of Cantor Fitzgerald Capital and COO of Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Management stated: “We are excited about this new venture with Capital Innovations given that infrastructure is a natural addition to our investment platform leveraging our investment bank\’s expertise in power, energy, and infrastructure as well as the firm\’s domestic and global reach. The need for investment in infrastructure in the U.S. and around the world is extraordinary and we believe our platform is well-positioned to provide investors with the opportunity to invest in sustainable investment strategies.”
Susan Dambekaln, Co-Founder of Capital Innovations added: \”We\’re looking forward to partnering with Cantor Fitzgerald, a firm with a track record of delivering innovative alternative investment solutions for clients. Investors are increasingly looking to private markets to meet the need for more income and diversification in portfolios.”
Susan added: “Sustainable investment strategies have seen an increase in demand and are expected to account for a third (USD $35.3 trillion) of all investments in the world\’s five largest markets in 2022. Our platform is well-positioned to accommodate the growing market.”
