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Improved pension fund reserves and investment gains helped drive Vatican bank profitability and net assets higher
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AnalysisPragmatism rules as ISSB pivots on nature
The international baseline for environmental reporting is evolving following International Sustainability Standards Board’s compromise on its nature timeline
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NewsPensions UK calls for clearer pathways to channel pension capital into UK growth
UK pensions association urges coordinated reforms to unlock scalable pension investment into long-term UK growth opportunities
White papersInflation question haunts the market
US PPI, a measure of inflation at the producer level, rose to 6% year on year in April, the highest since December 2022 and well above market expectations. Energy price inflation also rose sharply since March. The data suggest that the war in the Middle East is beginning to feed into the real economy through higher input costs for companies, raising the risk that these costs may be passed on to consumers.
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NewsPKA chief hands ultimatum to politicians on state aid after Morrow loss
‘We want to support Europe. We want to contribute to the green transition,’ says CEO Jon Johnsen
White papersUnderstanding retail investors: a clustering approach
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NewsGerman pension sector weighs in on proposed IORP II overhaul
German industry, government and supervisors warn proposed IORP II changes risk undermining occupational pension provision
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AnalysisWhat does the EU’s plan for new sustainability reporting standards mean for investors?
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VideoMike Freno on Bloomberg TV
Chairman and CEO Mike Freno joined Bloomberg’s Romaine Bostick and Katie Greifeld at the Milken Institute Global Conference for a discussion on market volatility, private credit and how Barings is positioned as client needs continue to evolve.
White papersThe break-up specialist the market needed
For a decade, portfolio transactions were considered the most efficient way to liquidate large German residential portfolios. Over that period, Max Seil proved the opposite – building the only German advisory platform capable of executing this alternative on an institutional scale, at institutional speed and with institutional governance standards.
White papersCompeting in Europe and the benefits of scale
Europe stands at the beginning of a long investment super-cycle. Energy transition, digital infrastructure buildout, reshoring of industrial capacity, and a generational renewal of logistics real estate represent capital requirements running into the trillions…
White papersSocial infrastructure in Europe: where resilient income meets long-term societal need
Across Europe, demographic change and persistent undersupply in housing, healthcare and education are reshaping both how societies function and how investors think about resilience. As populations age, urban centres expand and public resources come under increasing pressure, social infrastructure is moving further into focus.
White papersAlternative living: a strategic growth market in Europe
Across Europe, alternative living concepts are evolving from niche offerings into a fully recognised institutional asset class. Formats such as student housing, senior residences, micro living, serviced apartments and co living are now integral to long term real estate strategies.
White papersPlatform depth will define real estate capital opportunities in Europe
European real estate capital markets are entering a new phase. After a prolonged period of price discovery, we are now seeing a shift toward selective, conviction-led deployment.
White papersIn a fractured private credit market, senior housing stands apart
Recent issues involving semi-liquid direct-lending vehicles have brought negative attention to private credit. For institutional investors, the takeaway isn’t to dismiss the asset class entirely, but rather to recognize that private credit encompasses a range of opportunities that differ in quality and characteristics and not all strategies are created equal.
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NewsTalks to create Iceland’s biggest pension fund stall after number crunching
Pension Fund of Commerce and Birta Pension Fund say their boards have decided not to start formal merger talks ‘at this time’
White papersAfter the Annuity: Managing the Effects of Pension Lift-Outs
Annuity purchases are popular and effective ways for U.S. corporate pensions to derisk balance sheets through a pension risk transfer (PRT). The average corporate pension has been fully funded since 2022, and plans have taken advantage of their improved funded status and higher interest rates to engage in record levels of PRTs.
White papersQ1 2026 Emerging Markets Debt Review and Outlook
Emerging Markets (EM) entered Q2 2026 facing heightened geopolitical and macro uncertainty, driven by rising oil prices, shifting inflation dynamics and increased volatility in local markets. Despite these near-term challenges, resilient fundamentals, disciplined policy frameworks and attractive valuations continue to support EM’s longer-term income and diversification potential.
White papersInfrastructure Debt: A Compelling Private Credit Portfolio Addition
Updating existing infrastructure and building new assets to accommodate increased mobility, digitalization and the continued transition to new and cleaner sources of energy will require $106 trillion in funding by 2040, according to McKinsey estimates. With government budgets stressed, private capital — including debt capital—will be necessary to meet this goal.
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