ESG and Cash
In our view, sustainable investing is about investing in progress and recognizing that companies seeking to solve the world’s biggest challenges may be best positioned to grow. It is about pioneering better ways of doing business, and creating the momentum to encourage more and more people to opt in to the future we're working to create.
Through the combination of traditional investment approaches with environmental, social and governance (ESG) insights, investors ranging from global institutions to individuals can take a sustainable approach to pursuing their investment goals.
Capital at risk. The value of investments and the income from them can fall as well as rise and are not guaranteed. You may not get back the amount originally invested.
BlackRock’s commitment
BlackRock is committed to sustainable outcomes and long-term value for our firm and our clients. Our intention is to maintain and act upon a long-term view in the way we conduct our business, invest, serve our clients and give back to the communities in which we and our clients live and work.
First and foremost, our objective is to help grow our clients’ assets. In doing so, our investment platform, technology, and risk analytics enable us to identify and offer exposure to attractive sustainable investment opportunities, helping investors identify long-term investing opportunities to seek to accomplish more with their assets.
A company's ability to manage environmental, social, and governance matters demonstrates the leadership and good governance that is so essential to sustainable growth.
Risks
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of current or future results and should not be the sole factor of consideration when selecting a product or strategy.
Changes in the rates of exchange between currencies may cause the value of investments to diminish or increase. Fluctuation may be particularly marked in the case of a higher volatility fund and the value of an investment may fall suddenly and substantially. Levels and basis of taxation may change from time to time.
Important information
This document is for Professional Clients only and should not be relied upon by any other persons. This document is marketing material.
The Institutional Cash Series plc (the “Company”) is an investment company with variable capital and having segregated liability between its funds incorporated with limited liability under the laws of Ireland. The Company is an umbrella undertaking for collective investment in transferable securities (UCITS) governed by Irish law and authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland.
Nothing herein constitutes an offer to invest in the Institutional Cash Series plc (“The Company”). Any decision to invest must be based solely on the information contained in the Company’s Prospectus, Key Investor Information Document and the latest half-yearly report and unaudited accounts and/or annual report and audited accounts, which are available in registered jurisdictions and available in local language where registered can be found at www.blackrock.com on the relevant product pages. Investors should understand all characteristics of the funds objective before investing, and should read the fund specific risks in the Key Investor Information Document. The distribution of this information in certain jurisdictions may be restricted and, persons into whose possession this information comes are required to inform themselves about and to observe such restrictions. Prospective investors should take their own independent advice prior to making a decision to invest in this fund about the suitability of the fund for their particular circumstances, including in relation to taxation, and should inform themselves as to the legal requirements of applying for an investment. Blackrock may terminate marketing at any time. For information on investor rights and how to raise complaints please go to https://www.blackrock.com/corporate/compliance/investor-right available in in local language in registered jurisdictions.
Investments in the fund are not deposits with a bank or deposit-taking institution. While distributing shares of the fund seek to maintain a stable net asset value per share, investors may lose money by investing in the funds.
Germany: This document is marketing material. This is a financial promotion. For further information, the prospectus, Key Investor Information Document, annual report and semi-annual report can be obtained free of charge in hardcopy form from the German information centre: BlackRock (Netherlands) B.V., Frankfurt (Germany) Branch, Frankfurt am Main, Bockenheimer Landstraße 2–4, 60306 Frankfurt am Main.The paying agent in Germany is J.P. Morgan AG, CIB / Investor Services – Trustee & Fiduciary, Taunustor 1 (Taunus Turm), D-60310 Frankfurt am Main and also from www.blackrock.com/de available in German and English Blackrock may terminate marketing at any time. Investors should understand all characteristics of the funds objective before investing. For information on investor rights and how to raise complaints please go to https://www.blackrock.com/corporate/compliance/investor-right available in German.
Finland: This document is marketing material. The prospectus (in English language) and KID (in Finnish language) are available at BlackRock (Netherlands) B.V. and also from www.blackrock.com/fi available in Finnish and English. Blackrock may terminate marketing at any time. Investors should understand all characteristics of the funds objective before investing. For information on investor rights and how to raise complaints please go to https://www.blackrock.com/corporate/compliance/investor-right available in English.
The Netherlands: The risk indicator may not be a reliable indication of the future risk profile of the fund. The risk category shown is not guaranteed and may change over time. The lowest category does not mean risk free.
This document is marketing material. The Fund is a UCITS (icbe) as defined in section 1:1 Financial Markets Supervision Act (Wet op het financieel toezicht; "FMSA"). The Fund and its sub funds are listed in the register as defined in section 1:107 FMSA. Please refer to the Key Investor Information Document (essentiële beleggersinformatie; "EBI") for further information about the Fund and its sub funds. The prospectus and EBI of the Fund and its subfunds are available on BlackRock's website, www.BlackRock.nl available in Dutch and English. All financial investments contain a certain risk. The value of the assets managed by the Fund and its sub funds may greatly fluctuate as a result of the investment policy and your initial investment is not guaranteed. Blackrock may terminate marketing at any time. Investors should understand all characteristics of the funds objective before investing. For information on investor rights and how to raise complaints please go to https://www.blackrock.com/corporate/compliance/investor-right available in Dutch.
Norway: This document is marketing material. The prospectus and KID are available at BlackRock (Netherlands) B.V. www.blackrock.com/no available in Norwegian and English. Blackrock may terminate marketing at any time. Investors should understand all characteristics of the funds objective before investing. For information on investor rights and how to raise complaints please go to https://www.blackrock.com/corporate/compliance/investor-right available in English.
Sweden: This document is marketing material. The prospectus and KID are available at BlackRock (Netherlands) B.V., Stockholm branch, Malmskillnadsgatan 32, 111 51 Stockholm, Sweden and also from www.blackrock.com/se available in Swedish and English. Investors should read the KID before making an investment decision. Blackrock may terminate marketing at any time. Investors should understand all characteristics of the funds objective before investing. For information on investor rights and how to raise complaints please go to https://www.blackrock.com/corporate/compliance/investor-right available in English.
Spain: This document is marketing material. Certain funds mentioned here are registered for distribution in Spain. In Spain, the Institutional Cash Series PLC range is registered with the number 542 in the Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores de España (CNMV) and the Prospectus for each registered fund has been registered with the CNMV. No securities regulator in any country within Spain has confirmed the accuracy of any information contained herein. Blackrock may terminate marketing at any time. Investors should understand all characteristics of the funds objective before investing. For information on investor rights and how to raise complaints please go to https://www.blackrock.com/corporate/compliance/investor-right available in Spanish.
Switzerland: This document is marketing material.
From 1 January 2022, this document shall be exclusively made available to, and directed at, qualified investors as defined in Article 10 (3) of the CISA of 23 June 2006, as amended, at the exclusion of qualified investors with an opting-out pursuant to Art. 5 (1) of the Swiss Federal Act on Financial Services (“FinSA”).
For information on art. 8 / 9 Financial Services Act (FinSA) and on your client segmentation under art. 4 FinSA, please see the following website: www.blackrock.com/finsa For information on art. 8 / 9 Financial Services Act (FinSA) and on your client segmentation under art. 4 FinSA, please see the following website: www.blackrock.com/finsa. The Institutional Cash Series plc (ICS) is domiciled in Ireland. BlackRock Asset Management Schweiz AG, Bahnhofstrasse 39, CH-8001 Zurich, is the Swiss Representative and State Street Bank International GmbH, Munich, Zurich Branch, Beethovenstrasse 19, CH-8002 Zürich, the Swiss Paying Agent. The Prospectus, Key Information Document or equivalent, the Articles of Incorporation, the latest and any previous annual and semi-annual reports are available free of charge from the Swiss Representative. Investors should read the fund specific risks in the Key Information Document or equivalent and the Prospectus.
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