BlackRock
BlackRock is a premier provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to clients around the world. BlackRock and Merrill Lynch Investment Managers merged at the end of September 2006 to create one of the world's largest asset management firms with more than US$1.125 trillion in assets under management and over 4,000 employees as of 31 December 2006.
The firm manages portfolios and provides investment solutions for a broad array of investors including institutions, third party distributors such as banks and insurance companies, consultants, charities, corporations, financial advisers and thousands of individual investors worldwide. Our unique offering makes us a preferred choice amongst financial professionals in more than 50 countries.
BlackRock was born of the belief that experienced investment professionals using disciplined investment processes and sophisticated analytical tools can consistently add value to client portfolios. This philosophy, combined with a strong investment culture - focused on excellence and teamwork - has made BlackRock one of the world's fastest growing and most successful asset managers.