APB Directory | Barings
Barings is a US$351+ billion* global investment manager sourcing differentiated opportunities and building long-term portfolios across public and private fixed income, real estate and specialist equity markets. With investment professionals based in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, the firm, a subsidiary of MassMutual, aims to serve its clients, communities and employees, and is committed to sustainable practices and responsible investment.
Key stats
External AUM by Region (includes third party, external AUM only)*:
42% in Americas
28% in EMEA
31% in Asia Pacific
AUM*: US$347+ billion
No. of external clients*: 1,200+
No. of professionals globally*: 1,800+
*As of September 30, 2023
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1 Wallich Street, #25-01, Guoco Tower, Singapore, 078881
+65 6433 0300
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Senior Director, Wealth Distribution, Singapore & Southeast Asia
Sabrina Kwek is a member of Barings’ Global Business Development Group and is responsible for wealth distribution, business development and client services in Southeast Asia. Sabrina joined Barings in August 2023 from Allianz Global Investors, where she was Director in the private banking business for Greater China and Southeast Asia. Prior to this, she was Sales Director at Mirae Asset Global Investments, responsible for overseeing the sales effort to wholesale and institutional channels within Asia. She also held similar positions at Robeco, Credit Suisse, KBC Financial Products, and Development Bank of Singapore (DBS).
Sabrina holds a Bachelor’s degree with a major in Mathematics and minor in Computational Finance from the National University of Singapore, as well as the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation.
Associate Director, Wealth/Retail Distribution
Anna Yau is a member of Barings’ Global Business Development Group and is on the wealth/retail distribution team. Anna has worked in the industry since 2003. Prior to joining the firm in 2020, she worked at Allianz Global Investors and Merian Global Investors, in roles covering both institutional and wealth distribution businesses. She also previously worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers on their financial due diligence team.
Anna holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and is a Certified Public Accountant.
