BlackRock has agreed to buy private credit manager HPS Investment Partners in a roughly $12 billion all-stock deal that would substantially add to its coveted private asset pile. The deal would give Chief Executive Larry Fink a significant foothold in what is now one of the hottest markets on Wall Street.

BlackRock has clinched its third big acquisition this year. The world’s largest asset manager is buying HPS Investment Partners in a $12 billion all stock bid to create a leading global credit manager.

BlackRock has agreed to acquire private credit firm HPS Investment Partners in a deal valuing the company at about $12 billion, as BlackRock continues its push into the growing sector.