PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Oct. 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- CenterSquare Investment Management, an investment boutique of BNY Mellon that focuses on real assets, announced today the launch of the "Listed Infrastructure Education Campaign," a multi-faceted approach aimed at educating both institutional and retail investors about the opportunity in listed infrastructure. To initiate the campaign, CenterSquare released a video titled: "Today's Opportunity in Listed Infrastructure."

"We're at the forefront of this emerging opportunity and want investors to understand what we already know: Listed infrastructure is an attractive, but untapped opportunity," said Todd Briddell, CenterSquare CEO and Chief Investment Officer. "It became clear in speaking with investment professionals that we need to provide education about the value of income producing real assets in general, and listed infrastructure in particular. We see a great deal of excitement surrounding infrastructure and look forward to converting that excitement into opportunity."

Listed infrastructure has nearly quadrupled its market cap in the last 15 years, as listed companies are taking an increasing role in the development and reinvigoration of infrastructure assets around the world. Infrastructure assets are largely underinvested – global infrastructure will require $57 trillion in investment between 2010 and 2030 according to a 2013 McKinsey Global Institute study – and most governments are without the political will or debt capacity to fund them. CenterSquare believes listed infrastructure companies will continue to fulfill this need, and do so while providing liquidity and diversification to investors and a demonstrated efficiency gain from experienced, dedicated management.

CenterSquare's educational campaign targets three key themes:

• Real Asset Benefits – Primarily infrastructure and real estate, these investments are defined by long term cash flows and long duration assets that are integral to the global economy.
• Institutional Trends – Leading institutional investors are increasingly embracing income producing real assets as a distinct alternative investment category, with portfolios likely to include 10-20% real assets.
• Secular Trends: Population growth, growth of the middle class, urbanization, and globalization all support the need for increased investment in global infrastructure.

CenterSquare has also teamed with Joseph Gyourko, a nationally renowned economist, real estate expert and Wharton professor, to hold forums for investors in select cities addressing the implementation of a real assets solution. 

The video release marks the official launch of the Listed Infrastructure Education Campaign, which will also include:

• Real Asset Forums for investment professionals
• Global face-to-face meetings with prospective investors
• Interactive presentations and webinars
• Dedicated YouTube channel with real assets content

ABOUT CENTERSQUARE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT:

CenterSquare is a global investment manager focused on actively managed real estate and infrastructure strategies. Founded in 1987, it operates as one of the investment boutiques of BNY Mellon Investment Management.  CenterSquare manages approximately $6.8 billion of real estate and infrastructure securities through CenterSquare Investment Management, Inc. and approximately $1.3 billion (gross) of debt and private equity real estate investments through CenterSquare Investment Management Holdings, Inc. (together referred to as "CenterSquare"), as of September 30, 2015.  It manages investments for institutional investors and high net worth individuals throughout global markets and across public and private capital sectors.

About BNY Mellon Investment Management

BNY Mellon Investment Management is one of the world's leading investment management organizations and one of the top U.S. wealth managers, with $1.6 trillion in assets under management. It encompasses BNY Mellon's affiliated investment management firms, wealth management services and global distribution companies. More information can be found at www.bnymellon.com.

About BNY Mellon

BNY Mellon is a global investments company dedicated to helping its clients manage and service their financial assets throughout the investment lifecycle. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, BNY Mellon delivers informed investment management and investment services in 35 countries and more than 100 markets. As of Sept. 30, 2015, BNY Mellon had $28.5 trillion in assets under custody and/or administration, and $1.6 trillion in assets under management. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments. BNY Mellon is the corporate brand of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE: BK). Additional information is available on www.bnymellon.com. Follow us on Twitter @BNYMellon or visit our newsroom at www.bnymellon.com/newsroom for the latest company news.

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Media Contact:
Marcia Glass, CFA
CenterSquare Investment Management
(610) 818-4627
mglass@centersquare.com

Media Contact:
Melissa Cassar   
BNY Mellon Investment Management
(212) 635 6038
melissa.cassar@bnymellon.com

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