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BlackRock is one of the world’s pre-eminent asset management firms and a premier provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary and individual investors around the world. BlackRock logo

BlackRock is a truly global firm that combines the benefits of worldwide reach with local service and relationships.

We manage assets for clients in North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East. The firm employs more than 9,700 professionals and maintains offices in 24 countries around the world.

The foundation of BlackRock’s business is our belief that our clients’ needs are of paramount importance.

Our commitment to investment excellence is anchored in a shared culture that always places a client's interests first, from individual investors to the world’s largest institutions.

We act always as a fiduciary for our clients, never trading as a principal on our own behalf.

As of 30 June 2011, BlackRock's assets under management total £2.28 trillion* across equity, fixed income, cash management, alternative investments, multi-asset and advisory strategies.

Through BlackRock Solutions®, we offer risk management, strategic advisory and enterprise investment system services to a broad base of clients with portfolios totalling over US$9.5 trillion*.


* Data as at 30 June 2011.