MetLife Investment Management Hits Record $26B in Private Fixed Income Origination

MetLife Investment Management (MIM) reported a record-breaking $26 billion in private fixed income originations for 2025, marking a 15% increase over the previous year. This robust activity pushed the firm's total private fixed income assets under management (AUM) to $144.7 billion, reflecting strong institutional demand for alternative credit. A pivotal moment in the firm's growth was the acquisition of PineBridge Investments in December 2025, which significantly expanded its global footprint. Following the acquisition, the total AUM for the group surged to approximately $741.7 billion. The record volume spanned various sectors, including corporate debt, infrastructure, and residential credit markets. These developments underscore MIM's scaling capabilities and its strategic focus on high-yield private market opportunities, providing a bullish outlook for MetLife, Inc. (MET).