- Reuters
Google buys stake in Taiwan solar power firm owned by BlackRock
Google said it has taken a stake in Taiwan's New Green Power and could buy up to 300 megawatts of renewable energy from the BlackRock fund-owned firm to help cut its carbon emissions and those of suppliers. Companies are being pushed to cut greenhouse gas emissions linked to their operations and value chains by investors and Big Tech firms have been among the most ambitious in their targets. Google aims to constantly run on carbon-free energy wherever it operates.
- Bloomberg
BlackRock Buys Preqin for $3.2 Billion in Private Data Expansion
(Bloomberg) -- BlackRock Inc. will acquire private capital database provider Preqin for £2.55 billion ($3.2 billion) in cash, as the world’s largest money manager accelerates its push to become a major player in alternative assets.Most Read from BloombergJustice Department to Charge Boeing, Seeks Guilty Plea from PlanemakerLe Pen’s Far Right Wins First Round, Chases French MajorityTrump as President or Private Citizen: Why Supreme Court’s Immunity Ruling Is a TestBiden Asks Donors to Stay Follow
- Reuters
BlackRock to buy UK data group Preqin for $3.2 billion
BlackRock said in a statement that the acquisition would complement its Aladdin tech business by bringing together data, research, and investment process for fund managers. Aladdin is BlackRock's portfolio management software which provides investment professionals a way to view and manage daily investments.
