Barings Emerging Markets Local Debt Fund - Tranche E USD Accumulation/  IE00BKZGXZ81  /

To seek long-term total return through investment in a diversified portfolio of emerging markets local currency-denominated debt securities. The Fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of local currency-denominated debt securities which are issued by governments and quasi-sovereign agencies and companies in emerging markets. Emerging markets are regions of the world that are still developing their economies. At the time of purchase of an asset by the Fund (i) exposure to a single emerging market country will not exceed 20% of Fund net asset value and (ii) net non-USD exposure will not exceed 150% of Fund net asset value. Up to 20% of the Fund"s net assets may be invested in convertible securities. The Fund is also permitted to invest in other types of debt securities, other Funds, cash and cash-equivalent securities and money market instruments. The Fund may take currency exposure in respect of the entire portfolio to multiple currencies on an opportunistic basis using cash and derivative products.

To seek long-term total return through investment in a diversified portfolio of emerging markets local currency-denominated debt securities. The Fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of local currency-denominated debt securities which are issued by governments and quasi-sovereign agencies and companies in emerging markets. Emerging markets are regions of the world that are still developing their economies. At the time of purchase of an asset by the Fund (i) exposure to a single emerging market country will not exceed 20% of Fund net asset value and (ii) net non-USD exposure will not exceed 150% of Fund net asset value. Up to 20% of the Fund"s net assets may be invested in convertible securities.