Tag: BlackRock

Manager Selection October 31, 2019

AUM for Top 500 Managers Falls 3% in 2018

BlackRock retains the title of world’s largest asset manager for ninth straight year.

Asset Allocation October 29, 2019

BlackRock and Vanguard continue to grow socially conscious investment vehicles.

Manager Selection September 16, 2019

UK’s $9.9 billion DC plan expects first capital to deploy in October as it prepares to enter unlisted markets.

Newsmakers August 7, 2019

Report maintains BlackRock lost $90 billion over the past decade due to fossil fuel investments; firm says conclusions are ‘misplaced.’

Research July 26, 2019

The $8.9 billion in inflows in the first six months smashes 2018’s full-year record.

Newsmakers July 3, 2019

That’s how lock-up companies, in poor odor lately, end up in top pension portfolios.

Risk April 18, 2019

World’s largest asset manager got a big Q1 boost, thanks to fixed income, even though equities dimmed.

Newsmakers April 3, 2019

The asset management giant reshapes lines of authority and highlight alts as it gears up for a Fink-less tomorrow.

Newsmakers January 16, 2019

Seattle City Employees’ Retirement System removes the largest money manager from its watchlist.

Newsmakers January 11, 2019

The asset management titan plans to make ‘additional changes’ in the coming weeks.

Newsmakers November 14, 2018

BlackRock and other investment firms were vying to manage all or part of the largest private equity program in the US.

Corporate Moves May 1, 2018

Chairman James Keenan named as the company’s new chief.

Research April 17, 2018

Report finds pubic pensions are hunkering down as corporate pensions are winding down.

Asset Allocation April 10, 2018

The firm also said it would engage directly with gun makers and retailers.

Manager Selection January 18, 2018

Larry Fink’s letter to business leaders calls for higher ESG standards and better board communication.