Established in 1988, BlackRock, Inc. (“BlackRock”) is a leader in investment management, risk management and advisory services for institutional and retail clients worldwide.  With approximately $3.2 trillion under management as of September 30, 2009 (pro forma), BlackRock offers products that span the risk spectrum to meet clients’ needs, including active and index strategies across markets and asset classes. Products are offered in a variety of structures including separate accounts, mutual funds, iShares® (exchange-traded funds), and other pooled investment vehicles. BlackRock also offers risk management, advisory and enterprise investment system services to a broad base of institutional investors through BlackRock Solutions. Headquartered in New York City, the firm has over 8,500 employees in 24 countries.

Highlights:

• Global provider of investment and risk management services
• Leader in creating solutions for clients
• Pioneer in risk management and technology
  
  

Find out more: http://www.blackrock.com/

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