The UK CMA opens a formal probe into BlackRock’s acquisition of UK data provider Preqin over concerns that the £2.55B deal could stifle competition in the UK (Mauro Orru/Wall Street Journal)

Mauro Orru / Wall Street Journal:
The UK CMA opens a formal probe into BlackRock’s acquisition of UK data provider Preqin over concerns that the £2.55B deal could stifle competition in the UK  —  A decision is due by Feb. 12 on whether the deal warrants an in-depth investigation  —  U.K. antitrust officials …