Barings
Barings is a global asset management business, wholly owned by MassMutual, a US-based provider of financial products. The Barings business today harnesses the depth and breadth of its global platform to meet the needs of its clients, delivering solutions that cross asset classes and geographies. They currently manage more than USD$470 billion on behalf of investors globally. *As of 30 September 2025
Introducing the Investment Managers
William Cuss
Investment Manager and Co-Manager
William is an Investment Manager and co-manager across Barings’ Small and Mid-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.
Rosemary Simmonds
Investment Manager and Co-Manager
Rosie is an Investment Manager and co-manager across Barings’ Small and Mid-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.
Nick Williams
Head of the Small and Mid-Cap Equities Team
Nick is Head of the Small and Mid-Cap Equities Team and co-manager across Barings’ Small and Mid-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.
What does Barings manage for Omnis?
Omnis European Equity Opportunities Fund
Why did Omnis pick Barings to run this fund?
Barings have an established investment team that has been in place since 2005 with Nick Williams at the helm, and they deploy a well-established, robust, and repeatable investment process, focusing on extensive bottom-up research, supported by region and sector specialists. They have a demonstrable track record of investing within small and medium-sized companies, making the team a good fit to manage the Omnis European Equity Opportunities Fund.