Adia seeks $2.6bn from Australian asset securitisation

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (Adia) is reportedly looking at raising A$3.75 billion ($2.6 billion) by securitising four Australian infrastructure assets.

The proposed facility will include A$2.2 billion and A$1.3 billion tranches maturing in five and seven years, Bloomberg reported, quoting unidentified sources.

The tranches will be priced at margins of 180 and 200 basis points over Australia’s benchmark interest rate.

The loan will be channelled to the holding company as additional capital, in addition to a A$25 million five-year working capital loan.

Tawreed Investments, a wholly owned subsidiary of Adia, owns minority stakes in four infrastructure assets in Australia, including the Port of Brisbane and Sydney’s WestConnex road tunnel. These will serve as security for the financing, the report said.

Adia, which has headquarters in the UAE capital, is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds.  

In its 2024 annual review, Adia said it was moving beyond portfolio-building and focusing on decision-making powered by analysis.

“Looking ahead, Adia is now entering a new phase in its evolution, shifting from laying foundational capabilities to refining and implementing data-driven investment decisions,” managing director Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said in September 2025.

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