BlackRock, Inc. Due Diligence

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United States · www.blackrock.com · 24 vendors

BlackRock, Inc. is an American multinational investment company and the world's largest asset manager. It provides investment management, risk management, and advisory services to institutional and retail clients globally. The company also offers financial technology solutions, notably its Aladdin platform, and manages a wide range of investment products, including iShares exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

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Services catalogue

3 services in catalogue across 3 categories; runs on 24 sub-vendors.

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Last updated 2026-09-13 · revision 7

24 direct vendors, 173 subvendors

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Compliance

7 in-scope frameworks identified; showing 3.

FCA Regulations — Evidence found

Evidence: https://www.blackrock.com/corporate/compliance/privacy-notice

NIS2 (source) — No public evidence

Evidence: https://www.blackrock.com/corporate/compliance/privacy-notice

SEC Regulations — Evidence found

Evidence: https://www.blackrock.com/corporate/compliance/privacy-notice

Financials

Three-year financials

Financial Resilience Score: 9/10

BlackRock demonstrates exceptional financial resilience, underpinned by several key factors: The vast majority of BlackRock's revenue is derived from investment advisory and administration fees, which are primarily based on Assets Under Management (AUM). This provides a stable, recurring revenue stream, less susceptible to short-term market volatility than transaction-based models. While AUM can fluctuate with market movements (as seen in 2022), the underlying fee structure provides a strong base. As the world's largest asset manager, BlackRock benefits from economies of scale and a globally diversified client base (institutional, retail, official institutions). This broad reach mitigates risks associated with reliance on any single market or client segment. BlackRock maintains a robust balance sheet with ample liquidity. Its business model is not capital-intensive, as it primarily manages client assets rather than holding them on its balance sheet. This allows for significant cash generation and flexibility. The Aladdin platform is a significant competitive advantage and a growing source of recurring technology services revenue. This diversified revenue stream provides a hedge against potential downturns in traditional asset management fees and enhances client stickiness. BlackRock's iShares franchise is a dominant player in the rapidly growing ETF market. ETFs offer cost-effective, transparent, and liquid investment solutions, attracting continuous inflows even during periods of market uncertainty. Despite market fluctuations, BlackRock has consistently demonstrated strong profitability and robust operating cash flow, enabling it to invest in growth, return capital to shareholders (dividends and share repurchases), and maintain financial flexibility. BlackRock has a sophisticated risk management framework, essential for managing trillions in assets. This includes operational, market, credit, and liquidity risk management. While market downturns (like 2022) can temporarily impact AUM and, consequently, revenue and earnings, BlackRock's fundamental strengths, diversified business, and strategic positioning ensure its long-term financial stability and resilience.

Key strengths: Diversified, Fee-Based Revenue Model, Massive Scale and Global Reach, Strong Balance Sheet and Liquidity, Strategic Technology Platform (Aladdin), Market Leadership in ETFs (iShares), Consistent Profitability and Cash Flow, Prudent Risk Management

Risk factors: Market downturns impacting AUM

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