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Funds
BlackRock, Aimco back US$800 mil Asia infrastructure fund
Set up by a small Singapore-based private equity firm in 2021, Seraya Partners Fund I has closed above its US$750 million target.
December 12, 2023
Environmental, Social and Governance
'Some' of BlackRock's 'most sophisticated' clients prefer 'transition' assets over those that are already green
From maintaining a “clean” portfolio in the past, clients now want to see their investments’ impact on the low-carbon transition.
December 05, 2023
Insider moves
BlackRock no longer substantial shareholder of Venture Corp after selling over 635,000 shares via open market
The shares netted BlackRock a total consideration of $8.3 million or $13.11 per share.
September 04, 2023
Credit Suisse crisis
BlackRock not working on rival bid for Credit Suisse
“BlackRock is not participating in any plans to acquire all or any part of Credit Suisse, and has no interest in doing so."
March 18, 2023
Investing strategies
Throw out the playbook; volatility and inflation are here to stay, says BlackRock
BlackRock's new playbook involves frequent changes, balancing views on risk, with estimates of how markets are pricing in damage.
December 14, 2022
Fintech
StashAway partners BlackRock to launch multi-asset model portfolios
“We’re not looking to become a supermarket of investment options; we’re curating the absolute best of what’s out there.”
September 01, 2022
China Focus
Fidelity, BlackRock cut fintech giant Ant’s valuation further
Ant declined to comment in an emailed statement.
August 16, 2022
Singapore economy
Majority of Singaporeans say inflation handled 'badly', according to Blackbox poll
More than nine in 10 Singaporeans said inflation has affected their lives, with 37% indicating a “significant” impact.
June 11, 2022
REITs
BlackRock emerges as substantial shareholder of Cromwell European REIT
BlackRock now owns a 5.03% stake in the REIT, from 4.96% previously.
September 21, 2021
Palm oil
Golden Agri-Resources' industry-leading ESG score hides razed forests in Africa
GAR acknowledged in February that its Golden Veroleum Liberia (GVL) unit hadn’t done enough to compensate local residents.
September 17, 2021