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White papers
2026 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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Direct 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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Defining 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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International 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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High Yield: Strategies for a Shifting Market
High yield continues to be a credible source of income and diversification in today’s environment—but broad market beta is unlikely to deliver outsized returns, making security selection and disciplined positioning paramount.
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Webinar
2026 Global Fixed Income Outlook
In a 45-minute webinar, the Barings team will explore what 2026 may hold for global fixed income markets featuring investment leaders across high yield, emerging markets debt, CLOs, and investment grade credit. From tariffs and geopolitics to interest rate moves, the discussion will cut through the noise to identify the signals that actually matter for investors.
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Portfolio Finance: 101
In this animated explainer video, we unpack what portfolio finance is, why it’s gaining traction, and how it’s helping investors tap into private markets with flexibility, diversification, and downside protection.
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European High Yield: A Compelling Case in an Uncertain World
European high yield has been resilient during periods of lower growth. And, looking forward, we believe there are several key reasons why the asset class remains well-positioned, despite the unknowns on the horizon.
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Infrastructure Debt: A Strategic Anchor in a Shifting Landscape
Infrastructure debt is evolving into a cornerstone of institutional portfolios. Barings explores how macro trends, financing shifts, and investor innovation are reshaping the market and unlocking long-term value.
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The Many Sub-Asset Classes Within Fund Finance
In this interview with Private Debt Investor, Matt Hansford, Head of Europe, Portfolio Finance, discusses the rise of fund finance as a core institutional asset class and explains why generating alpha and rapid capital deployment are some of its key advantages.
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Infrastructure CLOs: 101
Infrastructure CLOs are reshaping how institutional investors access essential, income-generating assets—offering a scalable, risk-adjusted entry point into the infrastructure debt market.
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Secondaries Spotlight: Up, Up & Away
With deal volumes projected to hit $230 B in 2025, the secondaries market is booming. Growing investor demand, new capital sources and scalable structures are creating compelling opportunities—though sustained growth will hinge on continued capital access.


