
Viewpoints

Private Equity 2.0 - Finding Tomorrow's Opportunities Today
Mina Pacheco Nazemi joined the Streaming Income podcast to discuss where she and the Barings team are seeing the most compelling opportunities in private equity - including among emerging managers, women & diverse managers, and in unique structures like continuation vehicles.

CLOs: Well-Suited for Difficult Economic Times
CLOs are a trillion-dollar market that attracts a wide range of investors seeking attractive yields and diversification. In this Q&A, Melissa Ricco, Co-Head of Structured Credit, shares her latest views.

Five Reasons Private Assets May Offer Shelter from the Storm
Given the challenges in today’s market, private assets can offer a number of advantages—from an illiquidity premium, to diversification, to protection from rising rates and inflation.

Private Credit Masterclass
What is private credit, why is worth consideration today, and how can investors access the market? Alice Foucault and Aaron Gillespie give a 10-minute overview of the market.

The Growing Opportunity in UK & European Residential Real Estate
Ben Pile, Head of European Residential Investing & Asset Management discusses the factors driving increased investor interest in UK and European residential real estate—from diversification and income generation to potential inflation protection.

Fixing the Internet, One Tweet at a Time
The likelihood that the E.U.’s Digital Markets and Digital Services Acts achieve their aims, and significantly alter the status quo for major internet companies, remains low.

The Case for Investing in Senior Secured Bonds
From capital structure seniority and high historical recovery rates, to lower interest rate sensitivity and compelling yields, global senior secured bonds offer a number of potential advantages.

The Widening Appeal of Private Placements & Infrastructure Debt
Illiquid asset classes like private placements and infrastructure debt can offer investors incremental risk-adjusted returns, as well as a number of other compelling competitive advantages.

CLOs: Finding Value in Turbulent Markets
Co-Head of Structured Credit, Melissa Ricco discusses the current state of the collateralized loan obligation (CLO) market. She provides insight into the year-to-date performance of the asset class, the current credit quality picture, and what risks the team is monitoring.