Australian superannuation funds are ramping up their focus on European private markets, with senior investors travelling to France and the UK to source new opportunities across infrastructure and real assets.

The move comes as Australia’s pension system continues to expand rapidly, with more than 60% of new retirement capital now deployed internationally.

Investment into the European Union and the UK is projected to exceed A$660bn, approximately $430bn, over the next decade, highlighting the scale of capital expected to flow into the region’s private markets.

The delegation includes major institutional investors such as IFM Investors, AustralianSuper, Australian Retirement Trust, Aware Super, CBUS, HESTA, and Rest, alongside the Super Members Council. Collectively, they represent more than €750bn, approximately $810bn, in retirement savings.

European markets are seen as attractive due to their mature infrastructure sectors, stable regulatory environments, and access to high-quality, long-duration assets aligned with pension fund liabilities. Target sectors include energy, transport, digital infrastructure, and logistics platforms.

Australian funds have already built a significant presence in the region. Existing investments span renewable energy platforms, toll road networks, digital infrastructure providers, and large-scale urban regeneration projects, including developments in London and across continental Europe.

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