Currently featuring the Barings Senior Secured Bond Fund and Barings Developed & Emerging Markets High Yield Bond Fund, the platform will now include the Barings Income Navigator Fund and Barings Global Investment Grade Credit Fund. In the first half of 2026, these two newly added funds will be offered exclusively through HASL Asia’s investment-linked insurance platform, providing a unique opportunity for investors seeking differentiated income strategies.

Amid ongoing market volatility and evolving interest rate dynamics, these funds are suited for investors looking to balance income generation with capital preservation. Their flexible and high-quality credit approaches offer resilience and consistency in uncertain environments.

Lydia Wu, Head of Distribution (Institutional and Wealth/Retail), Greater China & SEA, commented, “We are pleased to strengthen our collaboration with HASL Asia by introducing two new income-focused strategies to their platform. The Barings Income Navigator Fund and Barings Global Investment Grade Credit Fund are designed to meet the needs of investors navigating today’s complex market landscape. These additions underscore our commitment to delivering adaptable, high-quality investment solutions that support both income stability and long-term growth potential.”

The Barings Income Navigator Fund is a flexible multi-strategy credit fund aimed to deliver attractive income that is consistent with preservation of capital. It can navigate multiple sectors, including low and high grade investment grade income, as well as an increased allocation to high yield, depending on market conditions and attractiveness to generate income. The Barings Global Investment Grade Credit Fund focuses on a diversified portfolio of investment grade fixed and floating rate corporate debt instruments and government debt instruments globally and aims to achieve capital appreciation while providing current income generation through rigorous credit selection and portfolio management.

Harriet Zhang, Chief Investment Officer of HASL Asia, commented, “As a wealth-centric insurer, we continually expand our investment choices under our investment-linked insurance platform to provide customers with innovative and diversified choices. Our partnership with Barings in making the investment choice available is a testament to this commitment. With the demographic trend of rising life expectancy and the increasing cost of living, many investors are in search of reliable income streams to support their financial goals. This investment choice offers an attractive solution aimed to generating potential income while seeking to preserve capital.”

Barings will continue to partner with a broad range of distributors to deliver dynamic investment solutions that meet the evolving needs of today’s investors.

With the addition of these funds, HASL Asia’s platform now offers a comprehensive range of income-focused investment options, enabling investors to navigate market uncertainties with greater flexibility and insights.

About Barings
Barings is a US$456+ billion* global asset management firm that partners with institutional, insurance, and intermediary clients, and supports leading businesses with flexible financing solutions. The firm, a subsidiary of MassMutual, seeks to deliver excess returns by leveraging its global scale and capabilities across public and private markets in fixed income, real assets and capital solutions. 

*Assets under management as of June 30, 2025

About Heng An Standard Life (Asia) Limited ("HASL Asia")
HASL Asia’s presence in Hong Kong can be traced back to 1999 when it was established under the name of “Standard Life (Asia) Limited” and registered as an authorised insurer in Hong Kong. It was a wholly owned subsidiary of Aberdeen plc (previously named “Standard Life Aberdeen plc”) until June 2020 when it was sold to Heng An Standard Life Insurance Company Limited (“HASL”) with the strategic goal to align Aberdeen plc's Mainland China and Hong Kong insurance businesses.

HASL Asia enjoys a unique blend of Eastern and Western heritage inherited from its Mainland China and UK background. Upholding the brand proposition, "Get more from life", HASL Asia is committed to offering more to customers. 

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