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Private EquityBlackRock CEO calls for Social Security revamp
March 23, 2026Larry Fink says Social Security dollars should be invested in assets that generate wealth rather than merely ensuring stability.Article
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InfrastructureBlackRock’s GIP reportedly eyes $40B takeover of Aligned Data Centers
October 3, 2025The infrastructure investor appears to be deepening its bet on the data center boom.Article
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Private EquityBlackRock expands 401(k) reach through Great Gray target date fund
June 26, 2025The world’s largest asset manager will bring private equity exposure to retirement savers through Great Gray’s first target date offering.Article
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Private EquityBlackRock-led consortium snaps up Panama ports in $23B deal
March 4, 2025The consortium’s acquisition of two Panama Canal ports marks BlackRock’s first major infrastructure deal since acquiring Global Infrastructure Partners, seizing an opportunity amid geopolitical tensions.Article
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Private EquityBlackRock’s $12B HPS purchase adds to record year for GP consolidation
December 3, 2024Amid a surge in GP consolidation, BlackRock strengthens its private credit business with the $12 billion acquisition of HPS Investment Partners.Article
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InfrastructureBlackRock to boost private markets business with $12.5B GIP purchase
January 11, 2024The Global Infrastructure Partners acquisition is a major boost to BlackRock’s private markets plans.Article
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PB Q&ABlackRock exec on why private debt is poised for further growth
August 23, 2023Growth prospects for European private debt hold strong as fundraising conditions improve and traditional credit providers remain constrained.Article
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Private CreditBlackRock’s latest acquisition signals venture debt appetite
June 7, 2023BlackRock on Thursday announced that it will acquire Kreos, a provider of growth and venture debt in technology and healthcare.Article
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EnergyBlackRock fund strategy backs Europe’s bid to cut reliance on Russian energy
June 15, 2022BlackRock launched a new fund strategy that will focus on renewable energy infrastructure, with around half of the investment focusing on Europe as it looks to pivot away from fossil fuels in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine.Article
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BlackRockExclusive: BlackRock seeks $2B for new fund, tapping co-investment interest
April 4, 2022BlackRock is seeking as much as $2 billion for a new co-investment fund, as it builds on a strategy gaining traction in the private equity industry.Article
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BlackRockBlackRock seeking to manage up to $150B in AIG assets
March 27, 2022In its latest partnership with private equity, insurance specialist American International Group has agreed to let BlackRock oversee up to $150 billion of its assets.Article
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BlackRockBlackRock halves stake in THG as shares in the ecommerce giant plummet
November 1, 2021BlackRock sold 58 million shares at a 10% discount to Monday’s closing price, as THG faces investor scrutiny over its tech unit and concerns regarding corporate governance.Article
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BlackRockBlackRock begins PE foray with $875M bet on Sports Illustrated backer
August 11, 2019BlackRock has found its first target for its private equity strategy.Article
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