Ares Management Expands Private Infrastructure Strategy for Australian Wealth Channel

Ares Management has launched the Ares Core Infrastructure Fund for Australia's wholesale and advised retail clients, offering access to a portfolio of operating infrastructure assets with approximately A$1.8 billion under management. This marks the company's fourth wealth offering in Australia and New Zealand, following the raising of approximately A$2.0 billion since 2020. Ares Management, with assets under management of over US$572 billion, continues to expand its position as a global leader in alternative investment management.

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:ARES), a global alternative investment manager with over US$572 billion in assets under management, has introduced the Ares Core Infrastructure Fund (AUT) to Australian wholesale and advised retail clients. The fund, launched on July 2, 2025, provides access to a portfolio of operating infrastructure assets with approximately A$1.8 billion under management.

The new fund is designed to give Australian investors access to Ares Core Infrastructure Fund (ACI), a U.S.-regulated business development company focused on operating infrastructure assets. ACI has grown to approximately A$1.8 billion in assets under management as of July 1, 2025. This expansion aligns with Ares’ strong market position, reflected in its $62.05 billion market capitalization and consistent dividend growth, having raised dividends for five consecutive years [1].

Teiki Benveniste, Managing Director and Head of Ares Wealth Management Solutions Australia and New Zealand, stated, "As private markets continue to demonstrate resilience through dynamic environments, we are seeing growing interest from wealth investors in Australia and New Zealand for deeper access and greater diversification across asset classes." The fund aims to generate returns through a structure offering quarterly liquidity to investors [1].

Keith Derman, Co-CEO of ACI, highlighted market opportunities in digital and power infrastructure sectors driven by increasing global data demand and energy needs. This marks Ares’ fourth wealth offering in Australia and New Zealand, following the December 2024 introduction of Ares Private Markets Fund (AUT) and earlier launches of credit-focused funds. Since entering the region in 2020, Ares has raised approximately A$2.0 billion across its private wealth products [1].

The fund is available to wholesale clients as defined in the Corporations Act, investors using portfolio services, and other eligible participants who receive the Product Disclosure Statement within Australia [1].

Ares Management Corporation reported over US$572 billion of assets under management globally as of June 30, 2025, with operations across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. In other recent news, Ares Management Corporation announced its second-quarter 2025 earnings, showcasing a mixed financial performance. The company reported an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.03, which fell short of the forecasted $1.09. Despite this, Ares Management’s revenue reached $1.35 billion, significantly exceeding the anticipated $1.04 billion, resulting in a 29.81% surprise [1].

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References:
[1] https://za.investing.com/news/company-news/ares-launches-australian-infrastructure-fund-for-retail-investors-93CH-3845467
[2] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ares-management-expands-access-leading-203000707.html