Clifford Capital Priced $802M Infrastructure Securities
The latest issuance gives institutional investors exposure to a diversified global portfolio of infrastructure debt.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Investing
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Clifford Capital recently priced an $802.4 million infrastructure asset-backed securities issuance, the ninth in the firm's program. The offering was two times oversubscribed and includes 46 loans and bonds across 43 projects in 15 countries.
Why it matters
The program provides a mechanism for mobilizing private institutional capital into global infrastructure debt. By pooling these projects, the firm offers investors access to a diversified portfolio across 14 subsectors that holds a AAA rating from Fitch Ratings.
The $802.4 million Bayfront IX issuance includes $762.3 million in senior notes and $40.1 million in subordinated perpetual notes. Asset managers accounted for 56% of the distribution, which spans 15 countries across Asia, the Americas, and Europe.
The players
Clifford Capital
A Singapore-based firm that provides institutional investment solutions and mobilizes private capital for infrastructure debt.
Fitch Ratings
A global credit rating agency that evaluates the risk profiles of debt securities for investors.
The details
This issuance utilizes a structured finance approach to bundle 46 distinct project finance loans and bonds into a single tradable vehicle. By segmenting the portfolio into four classes of senior notes and subordinated perpetual notes, the structure allows the firm to manage risk while providing exposure to diverse infrastructure assets. The portfolio represents a wide geographic footprint, with 45% of the debt located in Asia, 44% in the Americas, and 11% in Europe.
Timeline
September 23, 2026: Clifford Capital priced the Bayfront IX issuance.
Money Landscape
This issuance follows the pattern established by Clifford Capital's ongoing infrastructure asset-backed securities program. It marks the ninth such effort from the firm, continuing a trend of structuring global project debt into institutional-grade financial instruments.
This development highlights the ongoing evolution of infrastructure debt as an asset class for institutional portfolios. Households tracking these trends should consult with a qualified financial professional to determine if exposure to such institutional instruments fits their overall long-term strategy.
The takeaway
This issuance reflects the continued expansion of the infrastructure asset-backed market, which has now reached $4.8 billion in total volume for the firm. Investors interested in how infrastructure debt functions should monitor the credit ratings and geographic distribution of these bundled assets.
Further reading
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