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White papersReasons to Revisit EM Corporate Debt: A Short Duration Approach
A short-duration allocation to emerging market (EM) corporate debt offers the potential for attractive carry, incremental yield and portfolio diversification—while reducing interest rate sensitivity and preserving flexibility to reposition as monetary conditions evolve.
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White papersGlobal Fixed Income: Themes to Watch in 2026
Tight spreads meet elevated all‑in yields as policy uncertainty, AI capex, and uneven growth set the stage. We see selective opportunities across High Yield, CLOs, IG Credit, and EM Debt—with 2026 shaping up as a year for rigorous credit picking.
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White papersDirect Lending: Views on the Year Ahead
Direct lending isn’t fading—it’s evolving. In this Q&A, Orla Walsh shares her insights on growth, competition, and what disciplined managers need to know as the market matures.
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White papersDemands of Real Economy Underpin Asset-Based Lending
In this piece, Jim Moore, Head of Private Placements and Asset-Based Finance, describe what’s driving current market dynamics and shed light on what the future holds for the asset class.
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White papers2026 Outlook: Direct Lending
In this Q&A, Orla Walsh explores the themes, trends and risks shaping direct lending—underscoring the importance of separating signal from noise as the market navigates the year ahead.
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VideoDirect Lending: Built for the Long Run
We’ve been active in the middle market for decades—helping investors navigate changing markets with a focus on capital preservation and long-term alignment.
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White papersDefining and Capitalizing on the ABF Opportunity
Asset-Based finance (ABF) is gaining traction across private credit. In this Q&A with Private Debt Investor, Jim Moore, Head of Private Placements and ABF, shares how the market is evolving and why ABF is becoming a strategic focus for investors.
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White papersDirect Lending: Built for the Long Run
We’ve been active in the middle market for decades—helping investors navigate changing markets with a focus on capital preservation and long-term alignment.
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White papersInternational Equities: A Strengthening Investment Case
International equity markets have hit all-time highs over the past 18 months, benefiting from a number of positive developments. While they have shared some of the same tailwinds as U.S. equities, international markets are increasingly supported by distinct, structural drivers—offering both sustained upside potential and meaningful diversification benefits
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White papersInternational Equities: A Strengthening Investment Case
International equity markets have hit all-time highs over the past 18 months, benefiting from a number of positive developments. While they have shared some of the same tailwinds as U.S. equities, international markets are increasingly supported by distinct, structural drivers—offering both sustained upside potential and meaningful diversification benefits.
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White papersausbiz: The Growing Demand for Global Private Credit
Matthew Freund, President of Barings BDC, recently sat down with ausbiz’s Andrew Geoghegan to discuss the global momentum behind private credit, what it means for investors, and where Barings is seeing opportunities to deploy capital.
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White papersLive from Barings 360: Malcolm Gladwell, Mike Freno & More
Recently, Barings held its flagship private markets conference in Boston. This episode gives listeners and viewers a window into the conversations that Barings’ clients, investment teams and industry thought leaders engaged in during the event.
