BlackRock Makes Billion-Dollar Move to Acquire Preqin – Unlock the Editor’s Digest for Free!
Financial services giant BlackRock has made a significant move into the UK private markets data space by acquiring Preqin for £2.55bn in cash. This acquisition marks BlackRock’s entrance into the financial information provision sector, as the $10.5tn asset manager continues to expand its presence in alternative assets. The purchase of Preqin comes as part of a trend in the financial industry, where data providers are becoming increasingly sought after by private equity groups, asset managers, …