The study has four main objectives: Firstly, to identify the scale, scope and extent of the scale of equity transactions and profits in PPPs in the UK and other countries. Secondly, to identify the organisation and structure of the secondary market, the key companies and the growth of offshore infrastructure funds with portfolios of PPP assets. Thirdly, to develop a theoretical understanding of the role financialisation and marketisation of infrastructure. Fourthly, to examine the impact of the secondary market for the public sector, service users, community organisations, staff and trade unions.