This podcast episode delves into the journey of Mike Freano, Chairman and CEO of Barings, and explores Barings' history, investment approach, culture, and growth strategies. The podcast elucidates the influence of Barings' parent company, MassMutual, on its investment strategies and emphasizes the importance of fixed income, real assets, and portfolio diversification. Additionally, the episode highlights Barings' strong culture of transparency, empowerment, and client solutions, which has fueled its successful acquisitions and enabled it to balance sales and manufacturing effectively.
