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BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) is a global asset manager and financial technology provider in the finance and insurance sector, with an industry classification in investment banking and securities dealing. This news page aggregates company announcements, earnings updates, product launches, and corporate developments drawn from BlackRock’s own communications and regulatory disclosures.
Readers can find earnings-related news, such as quarterly and annual results that BlackRock reports through press releases and accompanying investor conference calls and webcasts. These updates are often referenced in Form 8-K filings, which note when results are released and when management will discuss performance with analysts and investors.
The page also highlights product and platform news from BlackRock’s iShares ETF business and broader investment platform. Recent examples include the launch of the iShares Total USD Fixed Income Market ETF (BTOT), which seeks to track the Bloomberg US Total Fixed Income Market Index, the iShares Systematic Alternatives Active ETF (IALT), a multi-strategy liquid alternatives fund, and the iShares Nasdaq Premium Income Active ETF (BALQ), which focuses on income from equity holdings and option premiums tied to the Nasdaq 100 Index.
In addition, visitors can follow strategic and technology-focused announcements, such as BlackRock’s acquisition of HPS Investment Partners, described as a leading global credit investment manager, and its acquisition of Preqin, a provider of private markets data that is now part of BlackRock. News about partnerships, like the collaboration between BlackRock’s Aladdin platform and AccessFintech’s Synergy Network, provides insight into how the firm is integrating technology and data to support investment and post-trade workflows.
By reviewing this news feed, investors and observers can track how BlackRock communicates its financial performance, expands its ETF and liquid alternatives line-up, develops its technology platforms, and executes corporate transactions that shape its role in global asset management and financial technology.
BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) will release its second quarter 2021 earnings on July 14, 2021, before market opening. The event will be followed by a teleconference at 8:30 a.m. ET, hosted by key executives including CEO Laurence D. Fink. Investors can access the earnings release and related materials via the investor relations section of www.blackrock.com. A live webcast will also be available. Replays of the teleconference will be accessible starting at 11:30 a.m. ET on the same day, with both options available until July 28, 2021.
BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) is set to update nine iShares ETFs, including implementing stock splits for certain funds effective July 19, 2021. The stock splits aim to lower share prices and increase outstanding shares without affecting total value. Additionally, BlackRock will close and liquidate seven U.S. iShares ETFs, with trading halting before market open on August 24, 2021, and liquidation proceeds expected to be sent to shareholders around August 26, 2021. The changes reflect BlackRock's commitment to optimizing its product offerings.
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BlackRock has partnered with Cassini Systems to integrate Cassini's margin analytics into its Aladdin platform. This collaboration aims to enhance margin management for mutual clients by enabling better pre- and post-trade decision-making. Users will benefit from insights on margin exposure and collateral optimization, ultimately improving efficiency across their trading operations. The initial offering of pre-trade margin capabilities is expected to roll out in September, aligning with BlackRock's ongoing investment in Aladdin's derivatives functionality to support regulatory compliance.
BlackRock Real Assets announced a successful fundraising of US$1.67 billion for its Global Infrastructure Debt Fund (GID), exceeding the initial target by over three times. The fund attracted commitments from more than 20 institutional investors, including major insurance companies and pension funds from the US, Canada, Japan, and Korea. GID focuses on infrastructure investments in developed markets, aiming for stable income amidst global uncertainties. With an experienced team managing US$16.6 billion in client commitments, BlackRock aims to leverage its extensive origination capabilities for future investment opportunities.
BlackRock has launched the iShares Cloud and 5G Multisector ETF (NYSE: IDAT), aiming to track the Morningstar Global Digital Infrastructure & Connectivity Index. This fund focuses on 50 global firms poised for significant profit increases from infrastructure-as-a-service and 5G technologies. BlackRock highlights five megatrends driving investment opportunities, including Technological Breakthroughs and Rapid Urbanization. The ETF is designed to cater to investor needs in the evolving digital connectivity landscape.
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BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $4.13 per share, set for payment on June 23, 2021. Shareholders must be on record by the close of business on June 4, 2021 to qualify for this dividend. BlackRock aims to enhance financial well-being for its investors, leveraging its technology to simplify and reduce the cost of investing.
BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) announced that Laurence D. Fink, Chairman and CEO, will speak at the 2021 Deutsche Bank Global Financial Services Conference on June 2nd, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. ET. Investors can access a live audio webcast through the Investor Relations section of BlackRock's website. A replay of the presentation will be available within 24 hours and accessible for three months. BlackRock aims to enhance financial well-being for all by providing affordable investment solutions.
BlackRock announced that ADP, Best Buy, Self, Truist, and Varo have joined its Emergency Savings Initiative (ESI) to enhance access to low-cost savings products for financially vulnerable Americans. This collaboration aims to innovate and scale effective savings solutions, marking a significant milestone for the ESI. Partners will deliver tailored solutions to low- to moderate-income workers via various channels. BlackRock has committed $50 million to address the savings crisis, emphasizing the need for structured support to improve financial stability for those facing economic insecurity.
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