A Fireside Chat with CEO Mike Freno & Ted Seides

Barings Chairman & CEO, Mike Freno joined Ted Seides, Host of Capital Allocators, on-stage at Barings 360 for a wide-ranging conversation on the evolving asset management landscape and how Mike and the Barings team are positioning for growth ahead.

Episode Segments:

(01:16) – The benefits of being owned by a 175-year-old mutual insurance company

(04:47) – Distinguishing between alternative asset manager business models

(07:56) – How the Barings team has built a portfolio of capabilities to best serve its clients

(11:28) – How Mike and team have integrated multiple acquisitions

(14:21) – Overcoming the challenges of managing a global business

(16:46) – The macro environment, structural shifts in asset management & the role of banks

(19:58) – How changing interest rates impact the opportunity set

(21:29) – Opportunities across public & private fixed income, real assets & capital solutions

(24:20) – Why having a broad presence across public and private markets is critical

(26:53) – How private credit will perform through the next cycle

(29:15) – The outlook for commercial real estate

(32:21) – Innovating in credit markets and incubating new strategies

(35:02) – Confident humility and understanding where you can be great

(37:16) – Where Mike & team are steering Barings for the next 5+ years

(39:31) – Strategies and asset classes that Mike is currently excited about

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