Moomoo Singapore, a digital investment platform, today announced a strategic partnership with global investment firm Barings, marking a significant step toward making alternative investments—particularly private credit—more accessible to accredited investors in Singapore.
As part of the collaboration, Moomoo Singapore may from, time to time, make available institutional-grade products managed by certain entities within Barings to accredited investors in Singapore. This launch signals both firms’ shared commitment to democratising access to high-quality alternative assets traditionally reserved for institutional or ultra-high-net-worth investors. With this collaboration, accredited investors in Singapore may explore institutional-grade private credit with investor liquidity and at lower minimum investment thresholds as compared to other traditional institutional private credit strategies.
Barings, a subsidiary of MassMutual with over US$442 billion in assets under management as of March 2025, brings deep expertise across private markets. Its private credit strategies are recognised globally for their disciplined risk management and consistent yield generation potential throughout credit cycles.
Private market investment opportunities are now available on the moomoo app for accredited investors in Singapore. These may include access to private credit instruments such as senior secured loans and other private debt instruments across North America and Europe, which are generally associated with diversified exposure, resilience income potential and lower volatility compared to traditional public equities or high-yield bonds.
Private credit involves direct lending to businesses and serves as an alternative to traditional public debt, typically offering higher yields with lower market volatility. According to capital markets data provider PitchBook, private credit funds delivered an average annual return of 8–10% over the past decade, making it an attractive option for income-focused investors.
“We’re proud to partner with Barings to bridge the gap between institutional-grade private credit opportunities and accredited investors on our platform,” said Ryan Wu, Head of Private Wealth and Institutional Business, Moomoo Private Wealth. “Private credit has become an increasingly compelling asset class for long-term investors seeking competitive yields and portfolio diversification.”
“At Moomoo Singapore, we believe in making investing more inclusive and accessible, and this partnership is part of our broader strategy to expand access to alternative investments, supported by digital tools and education that empower users to invest confidently. We are honoured to be Barings’ first digital investment platform partner to offer this opportunity to a broader investor base across the region,” he added.
“Barings is excited to partner with Moomoo Singapore in making diversified private credit investment solutions available to accredited investors in Singapore,” said Lydia Wu, Head of Distribution, Greater China and Southeast Asia. “Private credit is an asset class that has a long runway for growth and presents opportunities for investors seeking alternative sources of return. Barings’ Global Private Finance team has been investing in private credit markets for over 30 years and has invested in over 1,000 platform companies across multiple credit and economic cycles. We are equipped with the knowledge and expertise to provide our clients with access to the opportunities in this untapped market segment.”
Strong Outlook for Private Credit
Private credit investments are structured to potentially offer competitive income and lower sensitivity to public market volatility. While traditionally favoured by institutions, family offices, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, these opportunities have often come with high capital thresholds and complex fee models.
Global private credit AUM is forecast to reach US$2.8 trillion in 2028, — almost double the 2022 AUM of US$1.5 trillion, according to figures provided by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and attributed to independent private markets data provider Preqin.
Moomoo provides accredited investors with tailored investment strategies, supported by a powerful technology platform and a carefully selected range of innovative products. Designed to meet the evolving needs of sophisticated investors, Moomoo opens access to opportunities typically beyond the reach of the broader market.
“Our partnership with Barings reflects a broader industry push to expand client access to a wider array of diversified investment solutions. As investors in Singapore become more sophisticated, this collaboration aims to enhance wealth-building offerings tailored specifically to the needs of Singapore accredited investor community.”
