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Barings CEO Michael Freno: "The private credit opportunity extends well beyond direct lending"
Investors prepare for future equity markets, IPOs, and challenging governance models
M&G Investments' Joseph Pinto pinpoints partnerships and the insurance win-win
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Barings CEO Michael Freno: "The private credit opportunity extends well beyond direct lending"
Barings CEO Michael Freno tells Carlo Svaluto Moreolo about the firm’s strategy to build out its capabilities in public and private credit, insurance solutions, real assets and emerging markets
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Bond investors urged to brace for volatility throughout 2027
As central banks continue to fight stubborn inflation, analysts expect that the pressure on bonds will endure for the foreseeable future
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IPE Expectations indicator - September 2026: Equity confidence holds as inflation and political risk weigh on bonds
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Investment context: How much of a problem are today’s global imbalances?
While macroeconomic imbalances are to be expected in large global economies, their excessive growth could represent a significant threat to global stability
Barings CEO Michael Freno: "The private credit opportunity extends well beyond direct lending"
Barings CEO Michael Freno tells Carlo Svaluto Moreolo about the firm’s strategy to build out its capabilities in public and private credit, insurance solutions, real assets and emerging markets
Macro focus: are today’s global imbalances a problem?
While macroeconomic imbalances are to be expected in a large global economy, their excessive growth is a significant threat to global stability
Investors prepare for future equity markets, IPOs, and challenging governance models
Investment strategists and portfolio managers weigh the options for equity investors as tech-driven growth and momentum dominate markets, writes Carlo Svaluto Moreolo
M&G Investments' Joseph Pinto pinpoints partnerships and the insurance win-win
M&G Investments CEO Joseph Pinto tells Liam Kennedy how he is pivoting third-party business towards greater engagement with leading institutions and higher-margin products following a succession of senior leadership changes
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