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Credit
BlackRock’s global credit platform has a long history of seeking to deliver client outcomes aligned with investment objectives across both public and private credit markets.
Why BlackRock for credit?
In periods of greater economic uncertainty where risks remain high and markets volatile, achieving superior risk-adjusted results through the credit cycle requires a different kind of relationship. BlackRock’s global credit platform seeks to deliver outperformance with true active engagement.
A full suite of credit solutions
We invest in a range of investment opportunities with varying risk, return, liquidity and time horizon. Our platform is aligned globally across three investment pillars – leveraged finance, multi-strategy credit and private credit.
Source: All $ are in USD BlackRock as of 31 December 2020. AUM includes managed assets and dry powder. Note: For illustrative purposes only. This information demonstrates, in part, the firm’s risk/return analysis to organize credit strategies. This material is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investment advice or a recommendation to take any particular investment action.
- Leveraged finance: A market-leading platform spanning high yield, bank loan and CLO investing.
- Multi-strategy credit: Public, public-private blended and long/short strategies that seek flexible opportunities for owning credit throughout the cycle.
- Private credit: Deep and experienced teams that deploy direct lending, opportunistic and event-driven strategies to drive investments across the U.S., European and Asian private markets.
BlackRock’s latest credit investing insights
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Learn about credit investing with the BlackRock Educational Academy (BEA)
The BlackRock Educational Academy introduces how to invest in credit across both public and private markets. In addition, how to course credit opportunities in private markets and to include it as part of your whole portfolio.
Sessions now available on-demand
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Unlock the full BEA video library
BlackRock clients can now login to access the full trainings on-demand. We invite you to experience the full educational academy by logging into our secure online portal.
One shared investment philosophy
We are fundamentally investing across global credit markets while integrating the vast investment and technology resources of BlackRock to seek attractive risk-adjusted results.
Deep credit investment expertise with breadth of global resources not commonly found in credit boutiques
BlackRock, as of March 31, 2021. For illustrative purposes only.
Meet the BlackRock team
BlackRock’s credit platform currently manages over US$121 billion in assets among 210+ professionals with 20+ years of average investment experience across 19 offices globally.
Source: All $ are in USD as of 31 March 2021. AUM includes managed assets and dry powder.
Global leadership
James Keenan
Chief Investment Officer & Global Head of Credit
Jimmy Keenan is CIO and Global Head of Credit within BlackRock Alternative Investors (BAI). He leads the strategy for Global Fundamental Credit.
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APAC senior investors
Neeraj Seth
Head of Asian Credit
Neeraj Seth leads the strategy for Asian Credit and is responsible for overseeing the investment process, performance, and setting strategic direction of the platform.
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Celia Yan
Head of China, APAC Private Credit
Celia Yan is responsible for sourcing deals and managing portfolio for private credit investments in China, as well as providing strategy and road map for the platform.
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Justin Ferrier
Head of Developed APAC, APAC Private Credit
Justin Ferrier is responsible for sourcing, deploying and managing portfolio for private credit investments in Australia and other developed markets in Asia.
Artur Piasecki
Lead Portfolio Manager, Asian Liquid Credit
Artur Piasecki is the lead portfolio manager for high yield funds and a key member of other Asian credit strategies.
Rajat Agrawal
Head of India, APAC Private Credit
Rajat Agrawal is responsible for sourcing, deploying and managing portfolio for private credit investments in India.
Sarah Percy-Dove
Head of Credit Research, APAC FI
Sarah Percy-Dove is responsible for conducting credit research for Asia-Pacific for our credit investment teams.
Christopher Ganis
Head of Indonesia, APAC Private Credit
Chris Ganis is responsible for sourcing, deploying and managing portfolio for private credit investments in Southeast Asia with a focus on Indonesia.
Dhruva Agarwal
Director, APAC Private Credit
Dhruva Agarwal is responsible for sourcing, deploying and monitoring private credit investment opportunities in India.
Eric Liu
Portfolio Manager, Asian Credit
Eric Liu is responsible for leading and conducting investment analysis on China onshore credit.
Ronie Ganguly, CFA
Portfolio Manager, Asian Credit
Ronie Ganguly is a senior member of the fixed income team instrumental in managing portfolio of investments in India and South East Asia.
Suanjin Tan
Director, Asian Credit
Suanjin Tan is a credit portfolio manager responsible for investments in China (offshore and onshore) and other high yield credit strategies in Asia.
Venn Saltirov, CFA
Portfolio Manager and Lead Analyst, Asian Credit
Venn Saltirov is ESG Investment lead for Asia Credit and is lead research analyst for Asia (ex. China) corporates and quasi-sovereigns.
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