Barings is a global asset management firm and a subsidiary of MassMutual, managing over $456 billion in assets as of June 2025. The firm specializes in fixed income, real assets, and capital solutions, using fundamental research and active management to generate excess returns for institutional, insurance, and intermediary clients across public and private markets. Today's Barings was formed in 2016 through the integration of four affiliate firms from the MassMutual family, creating a leading provider of institutional-quality solutions and flexible financing.