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As major European markets struggle to meet full-fibre expectations, we find out what infrastructure investors are doing to help bridge the gap.

Japan Post Insurance will allocate 1.5 percent to alternatives within the next three years as it looks to build an infrastructure portfolio.

The asset manager plans to quickly expand the infrastructure team, which will be based in France.

By splitting its alternatives arm, the Danish pension will also start investing on behalf of other institutional investors, effectively taking on the role of asset manager.

JPMorgan Asset Management’s Stephen Leh, Infrastructure Research, posits three scenarios – recession, inflation and weak energy prices – that could put pressure on core portfolios.

Scott Lawrence, who has been with the Canadian pension since 2005 and helped launch its infrastructure platform, will replace Cressida Hogg.

Rolling stock lessors in the UK have enjoyed a decade of strong and stable business. Yet this market is being disrupted in a way that presents significant challenges for the incumbents.

Grant Dooley will lead the real estate investment manager’s newly established infrastructure arm as CEO and plans to launch a debut fund by Q3 this year.

The deal comes as Hermes continues to fundraise for £1bn for its second infrastructure vehicle.

Perry Offutt, along with two other hires, will be based in New York as the firm plans to launch a new equity strategy this year.