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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 Asset Management Canada Limited announced that effective December 1, 2020, the iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor Index ETF will change its tracking index from the MSCI USA Momentum Index to the MSCI USA Momentum SR Variant Index. Both indices aim to provide exposure to U.S. equity securities exhibiting positive momentum characteristics. Notably, the new index will implement a staggered approach for index changes, contrasting with the previous single-day rebalancing method. This adjustment follows MTUM's decision to track the new index.
BlackRock Canada has announced cash distributions for September 2020 for its iShares ETFs listed on the TSX and NEO. Unitholders of record on September 25, 2020, will receive distributions on September 30, 2020. Key distribution figures include: iShares Global Real Estate Index ETF at $0.207 per unit, iShares 1-10 Year Laddered Corporate Bond Index ETF at $0.046 per unit, and iShares ESG Aware MSCI Canada Index ETF at $0.127 per unit. The announcement highlights BlackRock's commitment to providing consistent returns to its investors.
BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited announced the final cash distributions for the iShares Premium Money Market ETF. Unitholders of record by August 26, 2020, will receive distributions payable on August 31, 2020. The cash distribution per unit for the iShares Premium Money Market ETF (ticker: CMR) is $0.003. As of June 30, 2020, BlackRock managed approximately US$7.32 trillion in assets globally, reaffirming its position as a leading financial services provider.
BlackRock Canada announced August 2020 cash distributions for its iShares ETFs listed on the TSX or NEO, payable on August 31, 2020, for unitholders of record on August 26, 2020. Distribution amounts vary across funds, with the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU) offering the highest at $0.189 per unit. The iShares Premium Money Market ETF is estimated to have a distribution of $0.003 per unit. BlackRock Canada will reveal final amounts for the Premium Money Market ETF on August 25, 2020. As of June 30, 2020, BlackRock managed approximately $7.32 trillion in assets globally.
BlackRock Canada has announced the final cash distributions for the iShares Premium Money Market ETF (Ticker: CMR) for July 2020. Unitholders on record as of July 28, 2020, will receive a cash distribution of $0.003 per unit, payable on July 31, 2020. This reflects BlackRock's ongoing commitment to providing liquidity and income through its investment products. As of March 31, 2020, BlackRock manages approximately US$6.47 trillion in assets globally, highlighting its significant market presence and fiduciary responsibility.
BlackRock Canada announced the July 2020 cash distributions for its iShares ETFs listed on TSX or NEO. Unitholders of record as of July 28, 2020, will receive payments on July 31, 2020. The distribution amounts range from $0.005 to $0.115 per unit across various funds, including the iShares S&P/TSX Capped Financials Index ETF (XFN) at $0.115 and the iShares Premium Money Market ETF (CMR) estimated at $0.005. Additional details will be provided in a subsequent press release set for July 27, 2020.
On June 24, 2020, BlackRock Asset Management Canada announced the May 2020 cash distributions for the iShares Premium Money Market ETF. Unitholders on record by June 25, 2020, will receive their distributions on June 30, 2020. The cash distribution per unit is set at 0.006 for the iShares Premium Money Market ETF (Ticker: CMR). As of March 31, 2020, BlackRock managed approximately US$6.47 trillion in assets globally, highlighting its significant market presence and investor trust.
BlackRock Canada announced cash distributions for various iShares ETFs for June 2020. Unitholders recorded by June 25 will receive these distributions on June 30. Notable distribution amounts include: iShares 1-10 Year Laddered Corporate Bond Index ETF at $0.049, S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF at $0.104, and Global Real Estate Index ETF at $0.190. Additionally, estimated distributions for the iShares Premium Money Market ETF are projected at $0.006 per unit. A final announcement for this ETF will be released around June 24.
BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited has announced the final cash distributions for the iShares Premium Money Market ETF (CMR). Unitholders of record by May 25, 2020 will receive a distribution of $0.014 per unit, payable on May 29, 2020. As of March 31, 2020, BlackRock managed approximately US$6.47 trillion in assets, affirming its position as a leading provider of financial solutions.
BlackRock Canada has announced the May 2020 cash distributions for its iShares ETFs listed on the TSX or NEO. Unitholders of record on May 25, 2020, will receive distributions on May 29, 2020. Notable per unit distributions include: iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF (CDZ) at $0.104, and iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU) at $0.207. The estimated cash distribution for the iShares Premium Money Market ETF (CMR) is $0.016. A more detailed financial update is expected on May 22, 2020.