ABOUT BLACKROCK IN FINLAND

Actually, it's about you

As many people as possible should benefit from the long-term growth of the capital markets. That is why, as asset managers, we have been serving the Nordic market over 20 years to strengthen the economy and make investing more accessible and sustainable.

Everything we do is about helping investors achieve their financial goals.

So when we talk about ourselves, it's really about the people and companies who put their trust in us.

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Who we are

We combine wealth creation, innovation and sustainable engagement.

We are investors

and invest the savings of private investors and the funds of institutional clients all over the world. But that's not all.

We are technology developers

and make investing more convenient, more transparent and more targeted through constant innovation.

We are fiduciaries

and put our clients' investment needs and goals above our own.

And we are committed locally

and we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion, and work to reduce our environmental footprint.

We are investors

and invest the savings of private investors and the funds of institutional clients all over the world. But that's not all.

We are technology developers

and make investing more convenient, more transparent and more targeted through constant innovation.

We are fiduciaries

and put our clients' investment needs and goals above our own.

And we are committed locally

and we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion, and work to reduce our environmental footprint.

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Over 45 people work for BlackRock in the Nordics

With over 45 employees, BlackRock has been contributing to a more resilient economy in the Nordics for more than 20 years.1

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We have invested around 150 billion US dollars in the Nordic economy1

We are strengthening the Nordic economy by investing 150 billion US dollars in local companies and thereby also in jobs.1

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We have 134 billion US dollars in assets under management from Nordic clients1

As of 31 December 2021, BlackRock managed around 134 billion US dollars in assets of behalf of Nordic clients.1

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In Europe, over 1,700 people work for our clients2

We are on the ground for our European clients: In 19 offices spread over 13 countries - a team with 67 languages and 73 nationalities.

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10.01 trillion US dollars in global assets under management2

BlackRock is a leading publicly traded asset manager with 10.01 trillion US dollars in assets under management as of 31 December 2021.2

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18,400 employees worldwide in over 35 countries2

Around 18,400 people currently work for BlackRock in more than 35 countries worldwide, speaking more than 130 languages2

1 Source: BlackRock, 31 December 2021.
2 Source: BlackRock, Annual report 2021.

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Our purpose at BlackRock is to help people experience financial well-being. We work with banks, asset managers and pension funds who help their clients save for the things that matter to them, like retirement or buying a home. And we have been doing that with offices in the Nordic region since 2008.

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OUR CONTRIBUTION

How can we help more people achieve financial well-being?

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Nordic economy

Contributing to a more resilient economy

We support growth and innovation on the ground

We invest client capital in the Nordic economy supporting growth, jobs and economic resilience. When we hold shares in a company on behalf of our clients, we can work with the management to prioritise social and environmental issues and advocate for sound corporate governance and sustainable business models that can drive long-term returns.

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Photovoltaics

More clean energy

We support the energy transition in private households

Our investments in renewable energy projects help make clean energy available to more people across the Nordic region and support the economies with a significant number of new jobs.

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Retirement

Financial security for life

We support people in everything that is important to them

The money we manage is not ours, but our clients. We help millions of people across the Nordics save for retirement by managing money on behalf of state and occupational pension funds, as well as offering investment products through local investment platforms.

Frequently Asked Questions

At BlackRock, we help our clients and the people they serve save for retirement, pay for their children’s educations, buy homes, and start businesses. As a fiduciary and asset manager, BlackRock manages investments on behalf our clients, helping millions of people around the world invest to build savings that serve them throughout their lives.

BlackRock started in 1988 with eight people in a single room, and since then has evolved into a global company trusted to manage more assets than any other investment company in the world. Throughout our history, we’ve continued to find new ways to contribute to a more equitable and resilient future for everyone. That’s been our purpose from day one, set by our founders who still work here to this day.

Our clients place their trust in BlackRock to manage their investments, in large part because we offer more choice than any other firm in our industry. Our global platform, which is powered by data analytics, advanced technology, deep market expertise and a diverse group of people, is designed to help our clients become financially empowered and better positioned to meet the financial goals that matter most to them.

BlackRock is a publicly listed company and made its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on October 1st, 1999, for $14 a share. Larry Fink is the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and founder along with seven other partners, who had a single shared mission of helping more and more people experience financial well-being.