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Event details
Date: 15 September 2026
Time: 3.30pm - 5.30pm
Location: BlackRock Singapore, 20 Anson Road, Level 16, Singapore 079912
As private markets portfolios evolve, the demands on investors continue to grow. From portfolio construction and manager selection to performance measurement and reporting, access to the right data and analytics has never been more important.
Join us on 15 September for an exclusive investor workshop exploring how data, analytics, benchmarks and indices can support more informed decision-making across the private markets investment lifecycle.
Featuring a program led by Leon Sinclair (Head of Preqin Product) and Fabien Chen (Head of Preqin Benchmarks), the workshop showcases the latest developments across Preqin, including new datasets, AI-enabled workflows and upcoming product innovations. Attendees will also gain practical insights into how leading investors are using benchmarks and indices to support asset allocation, manager evaluation, performance analysis and reporting.
The session will conclude with a networking reception and opportunities to engage directly with our specialists and product experts.
Agenda
3.30pm | Registration & reception |
3.45pm | Welcome and opening |
3.50pm | The Future of Private Markets Intelligence |
Leon Sinclair, Head of Product, Preqin Explore the latest developments across Preqin's data, analytics and technology platform, including new datasets, AI-enabled workflows and product innovations designed to support private markets investors. Leon Sinclair will share insights into emerging industry trends and how advances in data and technology are helping investors make more informed decisions across the investment lifecycle. | |
4.00pm | Benchmarking Across the Investment Lifecycle |
Fabien Chen, Head of Benchmarks, Preqin How should investors think about benchmarks at different stages of the investment lifecycle? This session explores practical approaches to benchmarking in private markets, including portfolio construction, manager evaluation, performance analysis and stakeholder reporting, as well as the evolving role of benchmarks and indices in supporting investment decisions. | |
4.15pm | Q&A |
4.50pm | Networking reception |
Meet the speakers
Leon Sinclair
Head of Preqin Product, BlackRock
Leon Sinclair is Head of Product for Preqin, a part of BlackRock. He is responsible for the vision and strategy for Preqin's product development, helping meet clients' evolving private markets data and analytics needs while driving commercial growth. He has more than 20 years of experience in financial services and has held senior leadership roles at ICE Data Services, IHS Markit and S&P Global. Prior to joining Preqin, Leon was Global Head and Managing Director of S&P's Private Equity and Debt Services business. Throughout his career, he has built strong relationships across the alternatives industry, participated in regulatory engagement initiatives, and developed deep expertise in the private markets ecosystem.
Fabien Chen
Head of Preqin Benchmarks, BlackRock
Fabien Chen is Head of Benchmarks at Preqin, part of BlackRock, where he leads the development and expansion of Preqin's global benchmark solutions. Previously Head of APAC Strategy at Preqin and a member of the APAC leadership team, Fabien brings nearly 15 years of experience in strategy and corporate finance. Prior to joining Preqin, he led teams at McKinsey & Company across strategy, corporate finance and digital engagements, having begun his career at PwC Corporate Finance and CIMB Investment Bank. Fabien holds a BA in Economics, Accounting and Finance from the University of Manchester and an MBA from INSEAD.
Notes:
Attendance to this workshop is by invite only. Should you wish to extend an invite to a colleague, please contact us at preqin.apac@blackrock.com
For financial professional, institutional, wholesale, qualified and professional investor use only
This event is not open to members of press