Northern Trust forms alliance with BlackRock for ‘whole office’ strategy
Northern Trust has created a service to cover all points of the investment lifecycle with landmark BlackRock partnership a key component of the plan.
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BlackRock backs MEMX as funding exceeds $135 million
BlackRock, Wells Fargo and Flow Traders are among those backing US challenger exchange group MEMX in recent funding round.
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Buy-side rejects changes to dark trading and SIs under MiFID II review
Initial responses to the MiFID II review consultation reveal that asset managers are keen for a consolidated tape before any major changes to the rules are implemented.
BNP Paribas teams up with BlackRock to bolster front-to-back offering
Agreement between custodian and asset manager will include BNP Paribas using Aladdin to perform middle-office outsourced services.
BlackRock onboards new Aladdin clients as platform processes record volumes despite COVID-19 disruption
Seven new clients have been onboarded to Aladdin in recent weeks despite most of the BlackRock workforce working remotely.
BlackRock to host Aladdin platform on Microsoft cloud
Microsoft Azure cloud will host BlackRock’s flagship investment operations platform Aladdin to boost computing scale and client experience.
BlackRock chief warns too few asset managers have invested to build resilience
Chief executive at BlackRock Larry Fink said not enough buy-side firms have invested in technology since the financial crisis.
BlackRock commits $50 million to coronavirus relief efforts globally
Charities globally, including food banks, will gain support from BlackRock as it says companies everywhere face ‘stark test’ amid coronavirus pandemic.
ICE teams up with BlackRock Aladdin for automated portfolio trading
ICE Bonds and BlackRock provide automated execution for portfolio trading as protocol continues to rise in popularity with the buy-side.
BlackRock looks to make Aladdin the ‘language of portfolios’
Larry Fink tells investors that BlackRock will use the eFront platform to add ‘sustainability sleeves’ to the Aladdin system.