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BlackRock CEO Declares Longevity "Defining Challenge of Our Age"

In a speech to students and faculty at New York University Stern School of Business, Mr. Fink noted the great progress made in achieving longer lifespans but added that this blessing is severely straining resources for governments and individual investors worldwide, and also may be restricting job opportunities for younger people as older people remain in the workforce longer.

Emerging Equity Exposed - ETP Flows Quarterly

Exchange traded products (ETPs) have waltzed into most stock markets of the emerging world. We detail emerging equity fund flows, the most widely held stocks, and who is doing the buying and selling.

What's Developing: Investing in Emerging Markets

Disparities among emerging markets are growing fast - and so are disparities among returns for emerging market investors. In a sweeping publication on long-term trends and immediate opportunities in the emerging world, the BlackRock Investment Institute separates the wheat from the chaff.

Quarter Earnings Announces; $3.936T AUM

BlackRock Reports Quarterly Diluted EPS of $3.62, or $3.65 as adjusted; Record $3.936 Trillion in assets under management at March 31, 2013, up 7% year over year.

Quarter Earnings Announced; $3.792T AUM

BlackRock Reports Record Quarterly Diluted EPS of $3.93, or $3.96 as adjusted

Mapping Sovereign Risk

The latest quarterly update of the BlackRock Sovereign Risk Index (BSRI) highlights Japan, the United States and selected movers among the 48 countries we track.

US Fiscal Cliff Deal: A Stopgap, Not a Solution

With Washington finally coming to a limited agreement to prevent (or delay) the fiscal cliff, BlackRock offers our thoughts about the economic and investment implications.

2013 Investment Outlook

Slow Turn Ahead? The era of ultra-loose monetary policies may be drawing to a close, challenging "safe" fixed income assets and potentially boosting equities. Safety may be the new tail risk. This is the central theme in the BlackRock Investment Institute's 2013 Investment Outlook "Slow Turn Ahead?"

Now for the Hard Part

The votes have been cast; now the hard work begins. BlackRock discusses the election results and implications for markets and investors

Mind Your Mine!

The mining boom is very much alive  …. but miners and investors alike need to become much pickier about their investments.

Will the US plunge off the "fiscal cliff?"

The latest BlackRock Investment Institute publication details scenarios, risks and investment opportunities before and after the elections.

Isn't it Time to Be An Investor Again?

So what do I do with my money? | Investing for a New World | BlackRock

Today’s markets are as uncertain as ever. But there is one certainty – that the future is coming. Isn’t it time to be an investor again?

CFO named #1 Most Powerful Woman in Finance

Congratulations to our CFO Ann Marie Petach for being named #1 among the Most Powerful Women in Finance by American Banker Magazine! "I do believe success breeds success," Petach says. "I was coming into a place where I walked in the door and knew there were senior women with a seat at the table. I wasn't filling a statistic or breaking the barrier. The barrier didn't exist."

Got Liquidity?

The latest BlackRock Investment Institute publication analyses liquidity trends across markets and suggests strategies for investing in a less liquid world.

BlackRock Releases Q2 Earnings

BlackRock Reports Second Quarter Diluted EPS of $3.08, or $3.10 as adjusted; $3.560 Trillion in assets under management at June 30, 2012

Standing Still... But Still Standing

Slowing growth across the world and the looming US “fiscal cliff” have increased the odds for our Stagnation scenario, dominated by anemic growth in the developed world and volatile risk-on/risk-off trading. Nemesis – a crisis scenario we named after the vengeful Greek goddess who punishes the prideful – stayed in the mythology books in the first half. In other words, we’re standing still … but are still standing.

US Shale Boom: A Case of (Temporary) Indigestion

A glut of US gas and oil from shale rock has taken the world by surprise. The latest BlackRock Investment Institute publication discusses the boom’s impact on global companies, oil and gas prices and alternative energy.

In the Home Stretch? The US Housing Recovery

The latest BlackRock Investment Institute publication explores when this critical market is likely to recover, offers a roadmap for housing policy and identifies investment opportunities.

Fed Risks Diminishing Returns with More QE

With the US economy slowing, the Federal Reserve will probably consider whether and how it might further ease monetary policy. But would the Fed buying yet more bonds and injecting more liquidity into the banking system create more credit and stimulate more economic activity?

When the Elephant Gets Sick: India at a Crossroads

India is facing declining growth, political logjam and capital flight – a sharp reversal from the country's status as an emerging markets darling brimming with self-confidence not too long ago. The latest BlackRock Investment Institute publication highlights risks to the country's economy and discusses opportunities in equities, fixed income and the currency.

Europe on a Tightrope

Europe’s crisis is accelerating. Greece is running out of money fast, banks are swooning and global markets again are held hostage by the Eurozone’s turmoil. The latest BlackRock Investment Institute publication discusses critical upcoming events, reviews potential scenarios and gives tips on how investors can best position themselves.

2011 Interactive Annual Report

BlackRock launches interactive version of 2011 Annual Report, offering investors, clients, and employees a look at the firm's financial results and achievements over the year

BlackRock Sovereign Risk Index Quarterly Update

The latest BlackRock Investment Institute publication zeroes in on countries added to the BlackRock Sovereign Risk Index: Singapore, Taiwan, Slovakia and Slovenia. It also discusses the big movers in the quarter, including Germany and Colombia.

BlackRock Releases Q1 Earnings

BlackRock Reports First Quarter Diluted EPS of $3.14, or $3.16 as adjusted

Braking China…Without Breaking the World

The publication Braking China…Without Breaking the World discusses the main factors driving the economy, signposts for change and implications for investors.

Global Initiative Launched to Empower Investors

BlackRock Launches Global Initiative Offering Investors Practical Actions for Today's Uncertain Markets: Investing for a New World™

Fink authors Financial Times Op-Ed

Companies have a moral duty to help workers save.

Full-text of Larry Fink's remarks at CFR event

Fink's speech at the Council on Foreign Relations addressed how to help investors adapt to the New World and answer a timely question: "What do I do with my money?"

BSRI: Eurozone Revisited & Notable Movers

Eurozone after downgrades and big movers in the BlackRock Sovereign Risk Index Insights from the BlackRock Investment Institute.

Q4 AUM Reported of $3.5 Trillion

BlackRock Reports Fourth Quarter Diluted EPS of $3.05 ($3.06 as adjusted)

The Year of Living Divergently

What lies ahead in 2012 for financial markets? More than three dozen leading BlackRock portfolio managers recently gathered at the BlackRock Investment Institute's Outlook 2012 Forum to exchange views. This site and the 2012: The Year of Living Divergently publication summarizes their ideas.

What's Next for the Eurozone?

What does the European summit mean for markets and investors?

Restoring Investor Confidence

How to rebuild investor confidence in the light of European proposals to update consumer regulation of financial services.

BlackRock and CollegeSet Ring NYSE Bell 

CollegeSet is partnering with BlackRock to help eliminate financial barriers to higher education for low-income students.

The Rising Prominence of Asian Debt Markets

The BlackRock Investment Institute's latest white paper, A Rapidly Changing Order: The Rising Prominence of Asian Debt Markets, argues global debt markets are poised to see increased issuance from Asia's developing economies and companies.

Vice Chairman Makes Top 20 Fortune

BlackRock Vice Chairman Sue Wagner has been named one of FORTUNE magazine’s "50 Most Powerful Women in Business."

The Economist profiles BlackRock

The world’s largest asset manager has done well out of the crisis. What now?

Do reforms protect investors without destabilizing markets?

Proposals related to further structural reform of money market funds remain highly topical today. In this ViewPoint , we review the objectives and constraints surrounding additional reform, focusing specifically on capital solutions. As change is considered, care must be taken to ensure that the reforms, both individually and collectively, achieve the objective of protecting investors without inadvertently destabilizing financial markets.

Barron's CEO Spotlight: The Bond Guy Says Buy Stocks

Barron's discussed BlackRock's current position in the marketplace, Larry Fink's accomplishments and integral role in building the Company, as well as his views on the current market, regulatory and political environment.

BlackRock's Statement on Recent Credit Rating Actions Related to U.S. Government Debt 

BlackRock Media Statement Regarding Recent Credit Rating Actions Related to U.S. Government Debt

Can Investors Continue to Profit from Corporate Margins?

Are Corporate Profit Margins at an Impasse? Insights from the BlackRock Investment Institute.

An Open Letter to America's Elected Leaders

Our country faces threats to its economic well-being that will pain and hardship on all our citizens for many years to come if we fail to act - and act now.

BlackRock to Report Second Quarter 2011 Earnings on July 20th

BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK) announced that it will report results for the second quarter of 2011 prior to the opening of the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Novick and Wagner Ranked as Powerful Women in NY by Crains

Crain's New York Business: Most Powerful Women in New York 2011 includes BlackRock's Barbara Novick and Sue Wagner

Introducing the BlackRock Sovereign Risk Index

The BlackRock Sovereign Risk Index numerically ranks issuing countries using a comprehensive list of relevant fiscal, financial and institutional metrics.

DealBook Portraits goes behind the scenes with Larry Fink

Fink journeys through his early days working in the family shoe store in California to overseeing the world's largest asset manager.

BlackRock Investment Institute: A Regulatory Roadmap is Not Banking Territory

In the paper, the BlackRock Investment Institute explores the dramatic reshaping of the relationship between the banking sector and its regulatory overseers and the profound implications for investors across the capital structure following recent legislation stemming from the global financial crisis.

BlackRock 2010 Annual Report to Shareholders

View interactive report, including the ten key trends driving change and opportunity for BlackRock.

Q1 AUM Reported of $3.65 Trillion

BlackRock Reports First Quarter Diluted EPS of $2.89 ($2.96 as adjusted)

Global Public Policy Site Launches

BlackRock examines public policy issues and assesses the potential long-term implications for investors.

BlackRock launches Investment Institute

Sovereign Bonds: Reassessing The Risk-Free Rate—Insights from the BlackRock Investment Institute.

Larry Fink's CNN International Interview

Larry Fink, BlackRock Chairman & CEO, appeared on CNN International to discuss his outlook on capital markets and global investing.

BlackRock Joins S&P 500

As of April 4, 2011, BlackRock was added to the Standard & Poor's 500 - a world-renowned index. Inclusion in the index is a milestone for the firm, reflecting BlackRock’s (NYSE:BLK).

BlackRock Reports Fourth Quarter Earnings

BlackRock Reports Fourth Quarter Earnings

Predictions for 2011 by BlackRock's Bob Doll

Predictions for 2011 by BlackRock's Bob Doll

P&I Highlights BlackRock's DC Chief, Chip Castille

Pensions & Investments, The International Newspaper of Money Management features a profile on the US and Canada DC business.

10 Predictions for the Next Ten Years

Since the 1990s, Bob Doll, BlackRock Vice Chairman and Chief Equity Strategist for Fundamental Equities, has published a series of economic and market predictions at the beginning of each year.

BlackRock Reports Quarterly Earnings

BlackRock Reports Second Quarter Diluted EPS of $2.21 ($2.37 as adjusted).

Rob Kapito Addresses Wharton Graduates

BlackRock President Rob Kapito addressed the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School Class of 2010 at the recent MBA graduation ceremony. Rob serves as a member of the University’s Board of Trustees and was the recipient of the 2009 Joseph Wharton Leadership Award. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1979.

Larry Fink Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Larry Fink received Institutional Investor’s Money Management Lifetime Achievement Award at the magazine’s annual US Investment Management Awards

BlackRock Released 2009 Annual Report

Read BlackRock's 2009 Annual Report.

BlackRock Reports Quarterly Earnings

BlackRock Reports Second Quarter Diluted EPS of $2.17 ($2.40 as adjusted)

Larry Fink Recognized in Barron's Annual Best CEOs Listing

Read BlackRock highlights from The Best CEOs article in Barron's.

BlackRock Reports Quarterly Earnings

BlackRock Reports Fourth Quarter Diluted EPS of $1.62 ($2.39 as adjusted)

Barron's Profiles BlackRock

Industry experts and members of BlackRock's executive team highlight the evolution of the firm, and assess its future.

iShares Increases Hold in 2009

Even with growing competition, in 2009 iShares increased its hold to 50.1% of assets in all U.S. ETFs according to Morningstar Inc.

BlackRock Completes Merger with Barclays Global Investors

BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK) today announced that it has completed its merger with Barclays Global Investors ("BGI"), including the market-leading iShares® exchange traded funds business.

Larry Fink on the New BlackRock

Larry Fink, BlackRock Chairman & CEO, appeared on CNBC's "Closing Bell."

Barclays Shareholders Approve Transaction

Barclays shareholders approved the proposed sale of Barclays Global Investors ("BGI") to BlackRock Inc. ("BlackRock").

Barclays Accepts BlackRock Offer to Acquire BGI

BlackRock, Inc. announced on June 16, 2009, that it has received written notice from Barclays PLC (“Barclays”) that Barclays’ Board of Directors has accepted BlackRock’s offer to acquire Barclays Global Investors (“BGI”).

BlackRock Agrees to Purchase BGI

On June 11, 2009, BlackRock announced it has agreed to acquire Barclays Global Investors (“BGI”), including its market-leading iShares ETF platform, from Barclays PLC.