BlackRock is a leading global investment management firm that specializes in providing a wide range of financial services and investment solutions to institutional and individual investors
The company is renowned for its expertise in managing assets across various classes, including equities, fixed income, real estate, and multi-asset strategies. Additionally, BlackRock offers risk management and advisory services, utilizing advanced technology and data analytics to inform investment decisions. With a strong emphasis on responsible investing, the firm aims to create long-term value for its clients while promoting sustainability and corporate governance practices within the organizations it invests in.
Today, BlackRock expanded its active ETF platform with the launch of the iShares Managed Futures Active ETF (CBOE: ISMF), a liquid alternative strategy designed to capture trend-following signals across asset classes and deliver differentiated sources of return. ISMF provides investors access to BlackRock’s Systematic investment capabilities in the convenience and efficiency of the ETF wrapper.
Chicago, IL - March 11, 2025 - Strands Technologies Ltd., a pioneering financial technology platform, has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing $1.2 billion in volume of real-world assets (RWAs) within just 10 days of launching Alpha Phase 2. Commencing operations on February 18, 2025, and bolstered by a 50,000 OP token grant from the Optimism Foundation (“OP”), Strands is reshaping the RWA landscape with impressive speed and scale.
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet with the CEOs of America's largest corporations on Tuesday, amidst growing economic concerns and a recent slump in stock values.
Elixir Network’s ELX token will be listed on CoinW Exchange on March 7th, 2025, offering a modular decentralized liquidity solution designed to enhance trading efficiency. The listing includes a “ELX Bounty Program” with a 10,000 USDT reward pool. Elixir operates on a Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS) consensus mechanism and features a synthetic USD stable asset, deUSD, which has attracted institutional investors like BlackRock and Hamilton Lane.
The BlackRock-TiL Consortium will acquire Hutchison Port Holdings’ (HPH’s) 90% interests in Panama Ports Company (PPC), which owns and operates the ports of Balboa and Cristobal in Panama.
BlackRock Inc. (NYSEBLK) today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Preqin, a premier independent provider of private markets data. This strategic transaction strengthens BlackRock’s ability to serve clients’ whole portfolios — across public and private markets — by combining investment, technology, and data solutions in one platform.
S&P 500 index ETFs like the Vanguard’s VOO, Blackrock’s IVV, and State Street’s SPY suffered a big reversal this week, falling to the lowest level since January as concerns about tariffs and artificial intelligence rose.
