September 6, 2017 – Hornets Sports & Entertainment and Barings today unveiled the new Barings Book Bus, a signature element of the partnership between the two organizations.  In addition to the Book Bus, Barings has also become the presenting partner of the education pillar in the community efforts of the Hornets corporate social responsibility department and the Charlotte Hornets Foundation.  The partnership is Charlotte-based Barings’ first with a professional sports team in its home market.