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BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) is a global asset manager and financial technology provider in the finance and insurance sector, with an industry classification in investment banking and securities dealing. This news page aggregates company announcements, earnings updates, product launches, and corporate developments drawn from BlackRock’s own communications and regulatory disclosures.
Readers can find earnings-related news, such as quarterly and annual results that BlackRock reports through press releases and accompanying investor conference calls and webcasts. These updates are often referenced in Form 8-K filings, which note when results are released and when management will discuss performance with analysts and investors.
The page also highlights product and platform news from BlackRock’s iShares ETF business and broader investment platform. Recent examples include the launch of the iShares Total USD Fixed Income Market ETF (BTOT), which seeks to track the Bloomberg US Total Fixed Income Market Index, the iShares Systematic Alternatives Active ETF (IALT), a multi-strategy liquid alternatives fund, and the iShares Nasdaq Premium Income Active ETF (BALQ), which focuses on income from equity holdings and option premiums tied to the Nasdaq 100 Index.
In addition, visitors can follow strategic and technology-focused announcements, such as BlackRock’s acquisition of HPS Investment Partners, described as a leading global credit investment manager, and its acquisition of Preqin, a provider of private markets data that is now part of BlackRock. News about partnerships, like the collaboration between BlackRock’s Aladdin platform and AccessFintech’s Synergy Network, provides insight into how the firm is integrating technology and data to support investment and post-trade workflows.
By reviewing this news feed, investors and observers can track how BlackRock communicates its financial performance, expands its ETF and liquid alternatives line-up, develops its technology platforms, and executes corporate transactions that shape its role in global asset management and financial technology.
BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $5.21 per share of common stock.
The dividend is payable December 23, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 5, 2025.
BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) released its inaugural U.S. People & Money survey showing a surge in first-time ETF adoption and shifting investor preferences on November 13, 2025. The nationwide poll of 5,000+ adults estimates 24 million Americans (23%) own ETFs and about 19 million plan to invest in ETFs in the next 12 months.
Key findings: 44% of prospective ETF buyers are expected to be first-time ETF investors, 56% of current ETF holders plan to increase allocations, equity ETFs lead adoption, and crypto ETPs show strong interest among younger cohorts.
LendingClub (NYSE: LC) reported third quarter 2025 results for the period ended September 30, 2025 delivering record pre-tax income of $57.2M, net income $44.3M, and diluted EPS of $0.37 (up 185% year-over-year).
Key operating metrics: originations $2.6B (+37% YoY), total net revenue $266.2M (+32% YoY), PPNR $103.5M (+58% YoY), NIM 6.18%, ROTCE 13.2%, ROE 12.4%, tangible book value per share $11.95, and available liquidity $3.9B.
Balance sheet highlights include total assets $11.1B, deposits $9.4B (88% FDIC-insured), strong capital ratios, and an MOU with BlackRock to invest up to $1B through 2026. Fourth-quarter outlook: originations $2.5B–$2.6B, PPNR $90M–$100M, ROTCE 10%–11.5%.
BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) released its 14th annual Global Insurance Report (Oct 21, 2025) surveying 463 insurance investment professionals across 33 markets representing $23 trillion AUM. Key findings: 63% cite inflation as the top macro risk, 12% plan to increase overall investment risk in 2025, and 30% intend to raise private markets allocations while 58% will maintain them. 85% are open to shifting toward more flexible asset management models and 87% are changing operating models, often adopting hybrid in-house/external approaches. Capital management moves include 67% using reinsurance sidecars and 54% increasing third-party capital. Technology spend prioritizes AI and risk tools.
BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) updated the BlackRock Select Treasury Based Liquidity Fund (BSTBL) to a GENIUS Act‑aligned 2a7 money market strategy effective October 16, 2025.
The fund will add overnight repurchase agreements, shorten U.S. Treasury maturities, remove agency investments, and extend the trading deadline from 2:30 p.m. ET to 5:00 p.m. ET. The strategy is positioned to serve as a reserve asset for payment stablecoin issuers and open a new distribution channel.
BlackRock reported Cash Management AUM of $1,005 billion on October 14, 2025, and is the third largest Rule 2a‑7 money market fund provider; the firm also introduced the iShares Government Money Market ETF (GMMF) and iShares Prime Money Market ETF (PMMF).
Preqin (BLK) released the Private Markets in 2030 report on October 16, 2025, forecasting global alternative assets AUM to reach $32 trillion by 2030. The report highlights AI as a core driver for VC and private equity value creation, and expects private credit to mature into more-liquid structures with direct lending and strategies reaching $4.5 trillion by 2030. Preqin anticipates a recovery in exit volumes by 2030, infrastructure AUM approaching $3 trillion, and faster European infrastructure growth. The full dataset is available to Preqin Insights+ subscribers.
BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) released its third quarter 2025 financial results and posted an earnings release plus supplemental materials at ir.blackrock.com/quarterlyresults.
A teleconference for investors and analysts will be hosted by Chairman and CEO Laurence D. Fink, President Robert S. Kapito, and CFO Martin S. Small at 7:30 a.m. ET on October 14, 2025. U.S. dial-in: (786) 460-7166; international dial-in: (877) 502-9276; conference ID 9613205. A live, listen-only webcast is available via the investor relations section of www.blackrock.com. The webcast replay will be available by 10:30 a.m. ET on October 14, 2025.
BlackRock Private Credit Fund (BLK) received a BBB- rating from KBRA on $50M 5.78% notes due Dec 17, 2028 and $150M 6.14% notes due Oct 8, 2030, with a Stable outlook. Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes.
KBRA cited ties to BlackRock and the $360B Private Financing Solutions platform, a diversified $1.7B portfolio (99.8% senior secured first-lien loans across 243 companies), low June 30, 2025 non-accruals (0.3% at cost), low leverage (gross 0.87x, net 0.83x), 214% asset coverage, and liquidity of $336M available credit plus $30.7M cash. Upgrade unlikely near-term; downgrade risks include higher leverage, riskier investments, or sustained U.S. economic downturn.
BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) has announced the launch of a new AI-powered feature called "Auto Commentary" within its Aladdin Wealth™ platform. This innovative tool transforms complex portfolio analytics and client investment preferences into concise insights, helping financial advisors deliver more personalized client service.
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management will be the first to implement this GenAI capability within their Portfolio Risk Platform starting in October. The Auto Commentary feature combines Aladdin Wealth platform's analytics, firm's CIO market outlook, and client portfolio data to generate relevant narratives, enabling advisors to focus more on client relationships.
BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) has announced the planned termination of the iShares iBonds Dec 2025 Term Muni Bond ETF (IBMN). The ETF will cease trading on December 1, 2025, with final NAV calculation on the same date and liquidation scheduled for December 4, 2025.
The termination follows the ETF's designed purpose, as iBonds ETFs are structured to mature like individual bonds. Prior to the final distribution, the fund's holdings will transition to short-term instruments and cash. Shareholders will receive liquidation proceeds around December 4, 2025, subject to their brokerage's processes.
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