Blackrock
iShares launch new ETF settlement structure
BlackRock iShares is launching Europe’s first ETF with an international security structure, with the aim of improving liquidity, easing cross-border ETF processing and lowering transaction costs for investors.
OFT BlackRock Credit Suisse
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has delayed approval on BlackRock’s acquisition of Credit Suisse’s ETF business for 10 working days, with a view to ending the consideration period on 13 June.
People Moves | 22 May 13
blackrock creates middle east and africa head role
BlackRock has appointed Andrew MacKenzie as head of iShares Middle East and Africa a new role for the company.
Investment | 21 May 13
blackrock beefs up global real estate capacity
BlackRock has acquired private real estate firm MGPA as part of its Asia-Pacific and European growth strategy in a deal that will bring its real estate AUM to $25bn.
United Kingdom | 14 May 13
father of absolute return arrested
A founder of the retail absolute return movement, Mark Lyttleton, has been arrested for insider dealing, alongside a 37-year old female, according to reports.