The Financing the Economy podcast is brought to you by the Alternative Credit Council (ACC). This podcast aims to share fascinating discussions and insider takes into the private credit asset class.

Each episode will examine topical areas of interest from across the private credit industry with views and analysis delivered by the ACC team and industry experts.

In this episode of the Financing the Economy podcast, Nick Smith speaks with Rich Randall, Executive Director and Global Head of Debt Investments at IFM Investors, to discuss the evolving landscape of infrastructure debt. They explore how infrastructure investment is being driven by modernisation needs, energy transition, and growing data demands. Rich shares insights on how infrastructure debt offers investors a defensive position with attractive yields, the difference between investment-grade and sub-investment-grade opportunities, and outlines the key risks and strategies for managing long-term investments.