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As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude to our clients, colleagues, and partners for their continued trust and partnership. We wish you and your loved ones a Happy Holiday!

Barings was pleased to serve as a co-lead investor with Kline Hill Partners in Guardian Capital Partners Continuation Fund to support the continued growth of Havis, Inc. Read more here: https://ow.ly/QIWE50UtyY2

EM local debt has historically offered higher yields than the comparable U.S. risk-free rate, and recently has begun to exhibit more stability as well—presenting a compelling case for investors. Ricardo Adrogue shares his views: https://ow.ly/MO1u50Uq4Jj

Head of Global Sovereign Debt & Currencies Dr. Ricardo Adrogue recently joined Bloomberg’s Chief Emerging Market Fixed Income Strategist Damian Sassower on the FICC Focus podcast to discuss his outlook for emerging markets, inflation, rate moves, and foreign exchange. Listen here: https://ow.ly/eWva50UmGo1

We’re thrilled to be recognized as one of the 2024 Best Places to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments. Being acknowledged as a multiyear winner is a testament to our people and to our commitment to fostering a workplace where innovation, collaboration, and excellence thrive. Read more: https://ow.ly/HNFC50Unz8l #BestPlacestoWork #PIBPTW

Did you miss our recent Barings 360° Private Markets Conference? CEO Mike Freno joined Ted Seides, Host of Capital Allocators, for a keynote session on the evolving asset management landscape and how the Barings team is positioning for growth ahead. Watch the replay: https://ow.ly/qcbb50Um1pg Listen to the #StreamingIncome podcast version: https://ow.ly/c8zC50Um1R5

What’s in store for #FixedIncome investors in 2025? Our portfolio managers across high yield, investment grade credit and emerging markets debt explore key themes shaping markets—and shed light on where they expect to see risks and opportunities in the year ahead. Read the highlights from our 2025 Global Fixed Income Outlook: https://ow.ly/rJNe50UlVr2 Brian Pacheco, Charles Sanford, Ricardo Adrogue, Omotunde Lawal, Colin Gordon #2025Outlook

Martin Horne, Global Head of Public Assets spoke on the panel “Asset Management: Vying for the Competitive Edge”, at the #MIGlobal Middle East and Africa (MEA) Summit today. Martin discussed how the asset management industry is evolving at an increasingly rapid pace. He emphasized how firms must continuously think about business resilience, including how to adapt to regulatory changes and develop new products to remain relevant. Martin highlighted the vast opportunity in the Middle East, and how he views the region as “the most entrepreneurial, bar none, where you see a type of drive you don’t see elsewhere”. Lawrence E. Golub, Stephanie Crissy Rader, Camilla Macapili Languille, Todd Boehly, Mike Piwowar Milken Institute

At Barings, we believe in the power of giving back with the intention of making lasting positive change in the communities where we work and live. This #GivingTuesday we recognize the unwavering commitment from our teammates around the globe who have made a meaningful impact on our local communities this year!

Barings’ Global Head of Public Assets and Head of Europe Martin Horne recently joined Haslinda Amin on Bloomberg’s “Insight with Haslinda Amin” in Singapore to discuss the market impact of the current turmoil in French politics, the outlook for inflation under the second Trump administration, and the potential for additional China stimulus. “With higher-for-longer seeming more likely, we continue to like income-bearing asset classes.” Watch here: https://ow.ly/jN3250UjeBz