Viewpoints

ESG in Equities: Not All Approaches are Created Equal

Dr. Ghadir Cooper, Global Head of Equities, shares insight into the deliberate approach that her team takes when incorporating ESG into their investment process, including how integration, dynamism and active engagement contribute to better outcomes.

Podcast - 36 min listen

Can EM Issuers Pay Their Debt—And Will They?

Emerging markets have been hit hard by COVID-19 but opportunities exist for investors able to navigate choppy waters. In this episode, Dr. Ricardo Adrogue assesses EM issuers’ ability to satisfy their debt obligations—and just as importantly, their willingness to do so.

Podcast - 34 min listen

EMD: A Strong Tailwind, But Risks on the Horizon

Segments of the EM debt market have been bright spots in fixed income this year. Will EMs outperform DMs in the months ahead—or are the risks too great? It may come down to country and credit selection.

Short View - 4 min read

Are EM Countries Able (and Willing) to Pay Their Debt?

Capitalizing on opportunities in EM debt will not only require traditional fundamental analysis to determine countries’ ability to satisfy their debt obligations, but also—and perhaps just as importantly—an understanding of their willingness to pay.

Article - 3 min read

Emerging Markets Equity: Evolving and Transforming

From leading technologies, shifting consumption patterns, evolving business models to ESG—there are a number of factors shaping the opportunity in EM equities. Join Barings’ EM Equities team as they unpack the structural trends shaping this landscape and discuss the opportunities they expect to see going forward.

Webinar - 36 min watch

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ESG in Equities: Better Outcomes Require Better Practices

Not all approaches to ESG are created equal—why a focus on integration, forward-looking dynamics and active engagement is the key to unlocking long-term returns in equity investments.

Insights - 10 min read

The Crisis No One is Talking About

The migration patterns stemming from Venezuela’s economic collapse provide key ESG insights, especially for Colombia and other neighboring countries, and particularly when compared to the case of Syrian refugees in Turkey.

Insights - 9 min read

The Evolving Opportunity in Distressed Debt

As the pandemic recedes, some companies may have a harder time managing higher debt levels than others—and as weaker issuers undergo restructurings or other stressed situations, there may be opportunities for investors to deploy more capital into distressed debt strategies.

Insights - 7 min read

Three Reasons for EM Short Duration Debt

Emerging markets debt has shown much resilience despite facing its share of pandemic-induced difficulties. A short-dated approach, in particular, can provide an opportunity to pick up incremental yield and diversification, with less volatility.

Insights - 6 min read

Private Credit: The Turn of the Cycle

Co-Heads of Global Private Finance, Ian Fowler and Adam Wheeler describe the evolving conditions in the North American and European private credit markets and where opportunities may arise in the months and years ahead.

Podcast - 44 min listen

Coronavirus: Navigating the Volatility

Barings experts across fixed income, equities and real estate share their views on how the spreading coronavirus is impacting global capital markets.

Insights - 15 min read

Europe's Time to Shine?

If Brexit headwinds begin to clear, and the German economy sees improvement, it would support the European economy as a whole. At the same time, any weakness in the U.S. dollar could further propel international markets, potentially reversing a decade of underperformance.

2020: An Inflection Point for EM Currencies?

With the financial crisis more than a decade behind us, the global financial system seems poised to begin re-leveraging. This process, which would likely take years to play out, would provide a source of funding for EM currencies, and represent a significant tailwind.

A Bright Spot in Higher-Yielding EM Corporate Debt

Many EM regions have been engulfed in uncertainty for weeks or months. While these situations certainly represent risks, we also continue to find value—often in globally diversified companies that have been unfairly punished by markets because of where they’re domiciled.

How Crucial is a Weaker Dollar in Supporting an EM Rally?

As concerns of a near-term recession seem to have dissipated, we think—in what may be somewhat of a contrarian call—riskier assets look well-positioned to potentially outperform in the year ahead.

Comeback Time for International Equities?

Because the U.S. equity market is broad and deep, there will almost always be opportunities—but in aggregate, we think international equity markets may be more compelling over the next year.

Short View - 3 min read

Amid Rising ‘Mequity’ Risk, Boring Can Be Beautiful

In both the U.S. and Europe, there is significant pressure both at the top and bottom ends of the middle market. As a result, we’re seeing potentially attractive value today in the more traditional, true middle market.