Blackrock news 2019
Here are some notable news stories related to BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, from 2019:
January 2019
- BlackRock's CEO Larry Fink writes an annual letter to CEOs of S&P 500 companies, urging them to prioritize long-term sustainability and social responsibility. (Source: CNBC)
February 2019
- BlackRock announces plans to launch a new ETF that tracks the performance of the S&P 500 Index, with a twist: it will also track the companies' environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. (Source: Financial Times)
March 2019
- BlackRock's iShares ETF business sees a record $1.3 trillion in inflows in 2018, making it the largest ETF provider in the world. (Source: ETF.com)
April 2019
- BlackRock launches a new platform called Aladdin, which allows institutional investors to manage their assets and make investment decisions using artificial intelligence and machine learning. (Source: Bloomberg)
May 2019
- BlackRock's CEO Larry Fink testifies before the US Senate Banking Committee, discussing the company's role in the financial system and its efforts to promote sustainable investing. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
June 2019
- BlackRock announces plans to launch a new ETF that tracks the performance of the MSCI ACWI Index, which covers developed and emerging markets. (Source: ETF.com)
July 2019
- BlackRock's iShares ETF business sees a record $1.4 trillion in assets under management, making it the largest ETF provider in the world. (Source: ETF.com)
August 2019
- BlackRock launches a new platform called BlackRock Solutions, which provides data analytics and risk management tools to institutional investors. (Source: Financial News)
September 2019
- BlackRock's CEO Larry Fink writes an op-ed in The New York Times, arguing that the company's role in the financial system is to promote long-term sustainability and social responsibility. (Source: The New York Times)
October 2019
- BlackRock announces plans to launch a new ETF that tracks the performance of the S&P 500 Index, with a focus on companies that prioritize ESG factors. (Source: ETF.com)
November 2019
- BlackRock's iShares ETF business sees a record $1.5 trillion in assets under management, making it the largest ETF provider in the world. (Source: ETF.com)
December 2019
- BlackRock announces plans to launch a new platform called BlackRock Alternatives, which will provide institutional investors with access to alternative investments such as private equity and real estate. (Source: Financial News)
These are just a few of the notable news stories related to BlackRock from 2019. The company continues to be a major player in the financial industry, with a focus on promoting sustainable investing and providing innovative investment solutions to institutional investors.