Barings
Barings is a 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.
Introducing the Investment Managers
Rosemary Simmonds
Investment Manager and co-manager
Rosie is an Investment Manager and co-manager across Barings’ Small Cap strategies. Rosie joined Barings in September 2010 from Baillie Gifford where she worked for three years as an Investment Analyst. Rosie graduated from Oxford University with a degree in Modern History. She was awarded the IMC certificate in 2009 and is a CFA Charterholder.
William Cuss
Investment Manager and Co-Manager
William is an Investment Manager and co-manager across Barings’ Small Cap strategies. He joined Barings in November 2016 from Investec, where he was an Equity Analyst focusing on the European consumer staples sector. Previously, William worked as an auditor for Ernst & Young where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant. William holds a BA (Hons) in History and Politics from the University of Warwick and is also a CFA Charterholder.
Nick Williams
Head of the Small Cap Equities Team and Co-Manager
Nick is Head of the Small Cap Equities Team and co-manager across Barings’ Small Cap strategies. He joined Barings in 2004 and has managed the Baring Europe Select Trust since January 2005. Nick previously worked for 11 years at Singer & Friedlander, managing European All Cap and Small Cap funds. Nick graduated from Oxford University with a degree in English Language and Literature.
Colin Riddles
Investment Manager and Co-Manager
Colin is an Investment Manager and co-manager across our Small Cap strategies. He joined Barings in March 2010 from GLG, where he was responsible for their UK Small Company Fund. Previously, he worked at HSBC Halbis, Scottish Widows and General Accident. Colin has a BA (Hons) in Financial Studies & Computer Science, an MSc in Investment Analysis from Stirling University, and an MBA from Edinburgh Business School. He is a member of the CFA UK.