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Barings Chairman & CEO, Mike Freno, joins the #StreamingIncome podcast to discuss recent developments in the firm’s Global Private Finance platform, the strong momentum in its public and private assets businesses, and where he and the Barings team see opportunities for growth ahead. Listen or watch now: Barings: https://lnkd.in/dT4pVanK Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/dZB83Vkm Spotify: https://lnkd.in/d-66fb8d YouTube: https://lnkd.in/d46bkSta Episode Segments: 01:51 – Recapping two strong years of growth for Barings 04:17 – Mike’s perspective on recent developments in Barings’ Global Private Finance platform 13:49 – The opportunity and growth ahead in private asset classes 17:00 – Serving PE sponsors with broad-based solutions 20:45 – The momentum in public markets from high yield to EM to CLOs 23:40 – Where public and private markets converge 27:53 – Barings’ continued focus & growth in the insurance channel 30:16 – Organic and inorganic growth opportunities ahead 34:43 – Final thoughts #Barings #InvestingTogether #PrivateCredit #DirectLending #HighYield

Ken Griffin, Head of Insurance Solutions was featured in portfolio institutional discussing insurance investor trends and how life insurers are seeking capital efficiency by allocating toward higher-rated securities, unless spread levels compensate for higher capital and risk. Read more here: https://ow.ly/9spk50SvWgZ

Wishing everyone a safe and joyful 4th of July!

Throughout Pride month, our teammates hosted a series of events across our offices in North America, EMEA, and Asia Pacific to reflect, empower, and unite our communities. Our Out & Allies employee resource group kicked off the month with a panel discussion moderated by PFLAG Charlotte Educational Programs Manager, Mollie Burkholder covering allyship and uniting identities. In London our teammates joined the vibrant Pride parade which saw record participation numbers this year. They also enjoyed a viewing of JULIE: The Musical, celebrating the life of LGBTQ+ icon Julie d'Aubigny. Social events in our global offices provided opportunities to connect with LGBTQ+ teammates and allies fostering meaningful conversations. Thank you to all who participated and supported our Pride month events. We’re excited to join the Charlotte Pride parade for the first time next month. Let’s continue to champion diversity and inclusion every day of the year, together.

“Our thesis in investment grade credit is that we continue to see value. Spreads are historically tight, but I would say that the all-in yields are close to the most compelling that I’ve seen in my career and so the yield buyer should take advantage of that.” Yulia Alekseeva, CFA, Barings IG Portfolio Manager & Head of Securitized Credit Research, joins Sonali Basak on Bloomberg Real Yield. Watch here: https://ow.ly/cRSA50St5GB

Welcome to our 2024 U.K. Intern Class! We are thrilled that this skilled and excited group of students will be joining our London office this summer. Our U.K interns will work alongside our dedicated teams across eight investment-focused functions, gaining meaningful workplace experiences. They will have the opportunity to contribute their ideas and unique perspectives and develop their skills. We look forward to seeing the amazing contributions they’ll make and the growth they’ll achieve. #BaringsInterns

Historically viewed as a yield-oriented and inflation-protected (but lower returning) asset class, #InfrastructureEquity is transitioning to assets that could drive alpha in an investor’s portfolio. Read our latest views here: https://ow.ly/nVea50SokqF #InfrastructureInvestment #PrivateEquity

Barings High Yield Portfolio Manager Mike Best recently spoke with Bloomberg’s Olivia Raimonde about how his team is increasingly looking towards investment grade bonds as part of high yield strategies given relatively close yields. Read full story here: https://ow.ly/uKvm50SogQm

What are #SeniorSecuredLoans, why are they worth consideration, and how can investors access the opportunity? In our new 10-minute Masterclass, Barings' #HighYield team gives an overview of the market.

Barings’ Chief Information Officer Jawad Malik recently joined a FundFire webcast to discuss how Barings is harnessing technology to complement investment capabilities and enhance client outcomes. Watch here: https://ow.ly/Cns250SncQy