BlackRock, Inc. is a leading global investment management firm founded in 1988. Initially established as a risk management and fixed income asset manager, the company has grown into one of the world’s largest asset managers, serving a diverse range of clients. BlackRock’s mission is to help institutions and individuals build better financial futures through sophisticated investment strategies, robust risk management, and a commitment to innovation.
The firm offers a broad suite of products and services, including equities, fixed income, multi-asset portfolios, alternative investments, real estate, and sustainable investment solutions. BlackRock is widely known for its iShares exchange-traded fund (ETF) business, which provides cost-effective access to global markets, and its Aladdin platform, a comprehensive risk analytics and portfolio management system that supports investment decision-making for both internal and external clients.
With operations spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia-Pacific region, BlackRock serves a wide array of institutional clients—such as pension funds, insurance companies, endowments and sovereign wealth funds—as well as individual investors through wealth management channels. The company maintains a strong global presence through offices in more than 30 countries, enabling it to deliver local insights and global perspectives to its client base.
Under the leadership of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Laurence D. Fink, BlackRock emphasizes a culture of fiduciary responsibility, transparent governance and sustainable investing. The firm’s senior management team includes President Robert S. Kapito and a cadre of experienced executives overseeing product development, technology, risk, and client solutions. BlackRock continues to evolve its business by integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations into its investment processes, reinforcing its commitment to long-term value creation.