Blackrock

Europe | 1 Jul 13

BlackRock has completed its acquisition of Credit Suisse’s ETF business, with the combined business operating under the iShares brand from today.

Europe | 14 Jun 13

BlackRock’s acquisition of Credit Suisse’s ETF business is due to complete by 1 July after being approved by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT).

Products | 4 Jun 13

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.

Europe | 24 May 13

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 has appointed Andrew MacKenzie as head of iShares Middle East and Africa a new role for the company.