About BlackRock

BlackRock’s story is about new ideas, innovative thinking and growth through collaboration.

In 1988, our founders set out to create a better asset management firm—one that was purpose-driven, focused on clients and risk management, and driven by data and technology. Our breakthrough Aladdin® platform unified trading, risk management and reporting onto one system connecting the information, people and technology needed to manage money.

Over the years, we’ve evolved from an eight-person start up into a global company who’s trusted to manage more assets Read Source(*) than to any other investment manager. We’ve always been laser focused on delivering long-term value for our clients and our shareholders.