BlackRock, Inc. reports developments from a global asset management and financial technology business built around investment products, institutional client services and technology platforms. Recurring updates include operating results, net flows across ETFs, active strategies and private markets, and product launches under the iShares brand, including fixed income ETFs tied to leveraged loans and other credit markets.
Company news also covers Aladdin and Preqin data, analytics and benchmark capabilities for private credit, infrastructure-focused activity through Global Infrastructure Partners, and philanthropic workforce initiatives funded by The BlackRock Foundation. These releases connect BlackRock's asset management platform with technology services, private markets data, infrastructure investment themes and skilled-trades workforce programs.
BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) launched the iShares Nasdaq Premium Income Active ETF (Nasdaq:BALQ) on December 3, 2025 to deliver monthly income from Nasdaq 100 exposure and option premiums.
BALQ combines long equity positions in Nasdaq 100 names with call option writing to generate income while maintaining upside participation. The strategy builds on the momentum of BALI and expands BlackRock's lineup to nearly 20 outcome ETFs. BlackRock cites its $378B Systematic platform and $5T ETF scale to support the fund.
BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) announced that Martin S. Small, Chief Financial Officer, will speak at the 2025 Goldman Sachs US Financial Services Conference on December 9, 2025 at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET. A live webcast will be available via the company Investor Relations website and a replay will be posted within 24 hours and remain accessible for three months.
BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) and AccessFintech announced a strategic partnership on November 24, 2025 to integrate AccessFintech's Synergy Network with BlackRock's Aladdin platform for real-time, bilateral post-trade connectivity and workflow collaboration.
The integration targets API-first, cross-asset, multi-region visibility across securities, private markets, and derivatives, and aims to reduce fails, accelerate remediation, and provide AI-driven predictive analytics. BlackRock also made a strategic capital investment in AccessFintech; terms were not disclosed.
BlackRock (NYSE: BDJ) announced portfolio manager changes for BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust. Effective November 28, 2025, the Fund’s portfolio managers will be Tony DeSpirito, Cem Inal, David Zhao, and Kyle McClements. The release highlights a biography for Cem Inal, who is Head of the U.S. Income & Value team and previously served as Chief Investment Officer of US Large Cap Value Equities at AllianceBernstein from 2020 to 2025. Effective December 31, 2025, Tony DeSpirito will no longer serve as a portfolio manager of the Fund.
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.