WHAT WE DO Finding answers to some of life’s biggest questions Our first question was: How can investing help more people? This led to even bigger questions. How can we make investing easier and more affordable? How can we help drive the transition to net zero? Finding those answers is how we’re working to help millions of people in the UK. That’s one thing never in question. People bank on us, but we’re not a bank Or a hedge fund. Or an investment bank. We help our clients, and the people they serve, save for retirement, pay for their children’s educations, buy homes and start businesses. Throughout our history, we have continued to find new ways to contribute to a more equitable, resilient future for everyone. That’s been our purpose from day one, set by our founders who still work here tirelessly to achieve it. And you can take that to the bank. Why can’t investing work for more people? It’s the question we had from day one: How can we help a 100-year-old financial system work for more people today? ISHARES How do we make investing easier and more affordable? iShares ‘exchange traded funds’ (ETFs) are making it easier and more affordable for people to find their answer to financial wellbeing, without having to know what a qualified longevity annuity contract is. Learn more about iShares ALADDIN How do we make risk less risky? To better manage risk management, we built an AI-infused, end-to-end operating system used by hundreds of firms to gain clarity into millions of investment portfolios. (Institutional and professional investors only in certain markets) Learn more about Aladdin A gardener’s approach to growth Those who know a thing or two about growth know it takes a holistic approach: You plant the seed for today and for the future. We call it the whole portfolio approach. This means balancing a portfolio for risk over the long term and not just loading it with today’s high-performing funds. To do this, we use every tool at our disposal from index tracking ETFs to hands-on, actively managed funds. How you plant today determines what you reap tomorrow. Just ask any gardener. Born from a healthy paranoia Our global research lab regularly publishes content on the economy, markets, geopolitics and long-term asset allocation. Our brightest minds question, question and question again on behalf of our clients, unearthing insights that can lead to better results. Call us paranoid if you like, we’ll take it as a compliment. See all insights BlackRock worldwide BlackRock is a global company with 70 offices in 30 countries, giving us unique global reach and local relationships. Because we cover all corners of the globe, we bring the best of the world to how we invest in the UK. Learn more WHERE WE STAND On sustainability On stewardship On our purpose As a global investment manager and fiduciary to our clients, our purpose at BlackRock is to help everyone experience financial well-being. Since 1999, we've been a leading provider of financial technology, and our clients turn to us for the solutions they need when planning for their most important goals. CORPORATE Careers Newsroom Investor relations LEGAL Terms & conditions Privacy policy Business continuity Modern Slavery Statement Best Ex policy and reports s172 and Corporate Governance Statements © 2021 BlackRock, Inc. All rights reserved. MKTGH1021E/S-1894954-2/2 We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our advertising and analytics partners. Accept Cookies Cookie Settings