Invesco Accelerates Private Markets Partnership with Barings

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Invesco (NYSE: IVZ) completed the first initiative of its strategic partnership with Barings on Oct. 7, 2025, launching the jointly managed Invesco Dynamic Credit Opportunity Fund, a closed-end interval fund focused on private corporate credit.

Invesco's private markets business totals $131 billion. Barings' parent MassMutual intends to back the partnership with $650 million of support, including an intended $150 million investment in the new fund. Invesco will co-manage the fund with Barings and maintain execution authority under CIO Scott Baskind, with Barings portfolio managers Matthew Freund and Michael Searles joining the team.

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• MassMutual intends to provide $650 million initial support
• MassMutual intends to invest $150 million in the new fund
• Invesco's private markets business size: $131 billion
• Launch of jointly managed Invesco Dynamic Credit Opportunity Fund

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Private Markets Strategist

Invesco and Barings launched a jointly managed private credit fund with meaningful anchor capital from MassMutual, accelerating U.S. wealth distribution.

Invesco leverages its global private credit team to co-manage the Invesco Dynamic Credit Opportunity Fund with Barings, creating a distribution pathway into private corporate credit for the U.S. wealth channel; MassMutual intends to support the partnership with $650,000,000 and to invest $150,000,000 into the fund, which signals substantial initial scaling capital and a commitment to seed product demand. The fund is positioned as a closed-end interval vehicle that dynamically allocates across private corporate credit, with Invesco retaining lead responsibility for execution under Scott Baskind and integrated portfolio managers from both firms.

Key dependencies and risks include successful portfolio implementation by the stated team, actual deployment pace of the announced $650,000,000 backing, and measurable retail adoption of private credit via the chosen product wrapper. Distribution effectiveness, fee alignment, and liquidity management for an interval fund will determine whether the offering meets the “accessibility” objective. The announcement cites progress five months after the partnership began (Oct. 7, 2025), which sets a short-term clock on early commercialization.

Watch for three concrete near-term items: realization of the stated $150,000,000 commitment into the fund and public confirmation of the remaining $500,000,000 of MassMutual support; initial fundraising and deployment rates for the fund over the next 6–12 months; and early performance and NAV disclosures that reveal credit selection and liquidity outcomes. These milestones will show whether the partnership scales as announced and whether the fund structure meets U.S. wealth client needs.

ATLANTA, Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ), a leading global asset management firm, today announced the completion of the first initiative in its strategic partnership with Barings, signaling its commitment to delivering differentiated private markets solutions to investors. In its fifth month since announcing the partnership, Invesco's $131 billion¹ private markets business is coming to market with the now jointly managed Invesco Dynamic Credit Opportunity Fund, a closed-end interval fund that dynamically allocates across the full spectrum of private corporate credit.

"We're pleased with the speed at which we've been able to bring our partnership with Barings to market," said Andrew Schlossberg, President and CEO of Invesco. "By combining our complementary strengths, we're accelerating our ability to meet client demand for income-oriented solutions in a rapidly evolving market."

"Five months in, our partnership with Invesco is opening new opportunities for U.S. wealth clients to access private credit – an asset class once out of reach for many," said Mike Freno, Chairman and CEO of Barings. "Together, we're delivering scalable solutions designed to meet the needs of investors as they navigate an evolving market."

Barings' parent company, MassMutual, intends to support the partnership with $650 million initially to accelerate the growth and scale of the partnership's innovative U.S. wealth management product offerings. This includes MassMutual's intention to invest $150 million in Invesco Dynamic Credit Opportunity Fund.

Invesco will continue managing Invesco Dynamic Credit Opportunity Fund alongside Barings and oversee the execution and implementation of the fund's investment strategy, led by Scott Baskind, CIO and Invesco's Head of Global Private Credit. Barings' Matthew Freund and Michael Searles have joined Mr. Baskind and other members of Invesco's Global Private Credit team as the fund's portfolio managers.

"Investors are seeking differentiated private markets strategies and greater accessibility to the asset class," continued Mr. Schlossberg. "We're seeing strong demand across private credit and real estate, and our platform is well-positioned to navigate across market cycles and deliver value to our clients."

Over the longer term, Invesco and Barings strategic product and distribution partnership will leverage both firms' capabilities to deliver multi-strategy credit offerings across a range of investment vehicles tailored to the U.S. wealth channel.

As private markets continue to evolve, Invesco remains focused on delivering scalable, income-oriented solutions. The firm's expanding capabilities in private credit and real estate underscore a broader market opportunity driven by structural shifts in capital formation and investor appetite.

About Invesco Ltd.

Invesco Ltd. is a global independent investment management firm dedicated to delivering an investment experience that helps people get more out of life. Our distinctive investment teams deliver a comprehensive range of active, passive, and alternative investment capabilities. With offices in more than 20 countries, Invesco managed $2 trillion in assets on behalf of clients worldwide as of June 30, 2025. For more information, visit www.invesco.com.

¹ As of June 30, 2025

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Contact:	Matthew Chisum | 212-652-4368 | matthew.chisum@invesco.com
	Brianna Stokes | 212-323-4588 | brianna.stokes@invesco.com

 

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FAQ

What did Invesco announce about its partnership with Barings on October 7, 2025?

Invesco announced the launch of the jointly managed Invesco Dynamic Credit Opportunity Fund and initial partnership support from MassMutual.

How much capital is MassMutual intending to commit to the Invesco–Barings partnership?

MassMutual intends to support the partnership with $650 million initially, including an intended $150 million investment in the new fund.

What is the focus of the Invesco Dynamic Credit Opportunity Fund (IVZ)?

The fund is a closed-end interval vehicle that dynamically allocates across the full spectrum of private corporate credit.

Who will manage the Invesco Dynamic Credit Opportunity Fund for IVZ?

Invesco will co-manage the fund with Barings; Scott Baskind will lead execution with portfolio managers Matthew Freund and Michael Searles joining.

How large is Invesco's private markets business cited in the announcement?

The announcement cites Invesco's private markets business at $131 billion.

What strategic goal did Invesco highlight for the partnership with Barings?

Invesco said the partnership aims to accelerate delivery of scalable, income-oriented private markets solutions for U.S. wealth clients.