BlackRock Aladdin expands private credit solutions in Preqin
8 MAY, 2026
By Joanna Piwko from RankiaPro Europe
BlackRock Aladdin has announced new private credit analysis capabilities in Preqin, marking the first step of a broader initiative aimed at providing greater transparency, analytical depth and a unified view of data in the private credit market.
With the expansion of data, benchmarks and analytical tools on private credit, Preqin Pro will allow investors to jointly analyze market trends, fund dynamics and underlying assets in closed funds, Business Development Companies (BDC) and semi-liquid vehicles, all within an integrated analysis and research experience.
As the private credit market gains scale and diversifies, clients demand a clearer and more connected view on liquidity, risk and profitability. The latest improvements introduced in Preqin aim to cover part of this market need, providing standardized and consistent intelligence on private credit and reinforcing BlackRock's commitment to evolve its global platform to respond to the needs of clients throughout their entire investment portfolio.
The new range of private credit services now available includes:
- An integral view of the private credit market, from the fund to the underlying asset, covering different types of funds, strategies, asset classes and issuers, including closed funds, BDCs and other semi-liquid structures.
- New asset-level benchmarks that introduce standardized methodologies to integrate the universe of BDCs and closed funds, allowing to evaluate risk and profitability trends through capital multiples, valuation evolution, leverage ratios, default and recovery rates, capital cushions and financial metrics of borrowers.
- Advanced analysis capabilities for BDCs, supported by Aladdin technology, that surpass traditional fund-level reporting models and offer detailed information on underlying exposures, risk and profitability.
- Integrated analysis and research tools driven by artificial intelligence, which allow to consult and analyze market data, funds and assets within a single environment, complemented with customized visualizations.
Private credit is becoming a central piece of portfolios, but data remains fragmented, making it difficult for investors to understand their risks and compare their performance against the market. This expansion combines Aladdin's technology with Preqin and eFront's data and analytical capabilities to offer a more unified, transparent, and robust view of private credit. It's another step in our mission to build a more connected ecosystem that helps clients better understand risk, return, and opportunities across their portfolios.
Kunal Khara, Global Head of Aladdin Product at BlackRock
