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BlackRock

(贝莱德集团)

BlackRock

贝莱德集团

The latest news, analysis and opinion on BlackRock. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.

Chairman / President

Larry Fink

CFO / Finance Director

Martin Small

Industry

Banking, Financial Services, Fund & Asset Management

Website

blackrock.com

Headquarters address

50 Hudson Yards New York, NY 10001 U.S.

Stock Code

NYSE:BLK

Year founded

1988

Panama Canal Authority administrator Ricaurte Vasquez said in an interview that the CK Hutchison ports deal could result in a concentration of operators that would be “inconsistent with neutrality”. Photo: Reuters

Hong Kong economy

China ‘respects Panama Canal neutrality’ amid warning over CK Hutchison deal

Analyst says comment by head of canal authority that Panama may potentially take control of ports is noteworthy.

11 Jun 2025 - 9:36PM

John Lee

Exclusive | Hong Kong firms must consider national interests in commercial deals: John Lee

9 Jun 2025 - 10:00AMvideocam

Digital currencies

Stablecoin firm Circle’s shares double in wild trading debut

6 Jun 2025 - 9:22AM

Indonesia

Backlash in Indonesia as Danantara courts BlackRock amid Israel arms concerns

Critics say partnering with a firm that invests in arms suppliers to the Israeli military risks undermining Indonesia’s pro-Palestine stance.

29 May 2025 - 4:00PM

Danantara CEO Rosan Roeslani delivers his speech during a town hall meeting in Jakarta last month. Photo: EPA-EFE

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison stresses need for war chest amid geopolitical tensions

Victor Li says firm must maintain fiscal health, as another executive stresses US$23 billion sale of stake in overseas ports will comply with regulations.

22 May 2025 - 11:35PM

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Cryptocurrencies are emerging as ‘digital gold’ in a shaky world economy

Demand is growing for borderless, neutral financial tools in a fragmenting world economy, with rising tariffs and alliances under strain.

20 May 2025 - 4:30PMvideocam

Hong Kong politics

Beijing cautions Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison to ‘act with prudence’ over port deal

Warning by Ministry of Commerce comes after Li Ka-shing’s conglomerate pledged any sale would not violate laws amid antitrust probe.

15 May 2025 - 10:27PM

A ship sails near the Balboa Port operated by CK Hutchison Holdings in Panama City. Photo: Reuters

China trade

China, US sign duelling deals after agreeing to trade war truce

Following their tariff reductions, China and the US have unveiled major investments – Beijing in Brazil and Washington in the Middle East.

15 May 2025 - 1:53PMvideocam

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison Holdings pledges Panama port deal won’t violate laws

Statement comes after mainland China’s market regulator asked parties involved not to circumvent ongoing antitrust probe.

13 May 2025 - 9:49PM

Banking & finance

BlackRock-backed Suez taps HSBC to review China assets

A transaction could value the China water business at more than US$1 billion, sources say.

1 May 2025 - 2:00PM

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Li Ka-shing appears in person for first time since ports deal

Elderly founder of CK Hutchison visits hospital to see demonstration of cutting-edge device donated by Li Ka Shing Foundation.

30 Apr 2025 - 12:28PM

Li Ka-shing (left) with Dr Walton Li, CEO of HKSH Medical Group and Medical Superintendent of Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital. Photo: Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital

Hong Kong politics

Beijing office posts article critical of splitting ports off in Hutchison deal

Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office reposts second article by Ta Kung Pao critical of deal, the second in two days.

29 Apr 2025 - 10:56PM

Hong Kong economy

Hutchison ports deal: China’s foreign ministry tells parties to ‘act prudently’

Spokesman weighs in on reports that Panama Canal ports may be separated from controversial US$23 billion deal.

28 Apr 2025 - 10:19PM

Hong Kong transport

How Hutchison deal could make shipping line MSC world’s dominant port operator

Geneva-based MSC, the first container carrier to operate 900 ships, will strengthen its marine dominance by taking over CK Hutchison’s overseas ports.

18 Apr 2025 - 9:06PM

MSC is the first container carrier to operate 900 ships. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong economy

Twist in Hutchison ports deal as Italian shipping family’s role surfaces

Aponte family owns world’s largest container line, which is spearheading the strategic acquisition of CK Hutchison’s overseas ports.

18 Apr 2025 - 9:06PM

MSC is the world’s largest container line and has a 20.3 per cent market share. Photo: EPA-EFE

Hong Kong politics

BlackRock ‘eyes control of 2 Panama ports in Hutchison deal, MSC family others’

Source says while consortium is seeking to buy portfolio, US firm aims to take 51 per cent stake in CK Hutchison’s interest in Panama ports.

15 Apr 2025 - 2:11AMvideocam

Hong Kong politics

CK Hutchison defends Panama ports concession, breaking silence on controversy

Subsidiary of Li Ka-shing’s firm denies claims made by Panamanian lawyers in challenge over ports that are part of wider US$23 billion deal.

10 Apr 2025 - 12:40AM

US-China relations

Editorial | US playing dangerous game by targeting Hong Kong officials

Latest sanctions over national security law under the guise of human rights can only worsen already fraught Washington-Beijing relations.

2 Apr 2025 - 8:15AM

Outgoing Secretary for Justice Paul Lam Ting-kwok, seen in April 2024, has been slapped with sanctions, along with five others, by the US. Photo: Dickson Lee

China shipbuilding

Explainer | Why Trump is going full steam ahead to keep China’s shipbuilding in dry dock

US policies to curb China’s perceived influence on global shipping and shipbuilding are facing pushback – but Trump seems unlikely to let up.

2 Apr 2025 - 12:30PMvideocam

Hong Kong stock market

BlackRock, at centre of Panama ports deal, is big owner of China stocks

World’s largest money manager has at least seven funds dedicated to Chinese stocks; five are passive ETFs and two are actively managed.

1 Apr 2025 - 9:42AM

US-China relations

As extension winds down for TikTok sale, analysts say deadline may not matter

US President Donald Trump might ignore the law Congress passed and use the app as a bargaining chip in trade talks with Beijing.

1 Apr 2025 - 11:38AMvideocam

The fate of TikTok in the US remains uncertain, with President Donald Trump apparently using it for leverage in trade negotiations with China. Image: Shutterstock

Hong Kong politics

Hutchison’s Panama deal: Beijing warns of coercion that hurts countries

Beijing’s top office on Hong Kong also shares another scathing article over deal by Li Ka-shing’s conglomerate.

31 Mar 2025 - 11:28PMvideocam

The US$23 billion sale of the conglomerate’s 43 overseas ports, including the two in Panama, to a consortium led by US investment firm BlackRock is set to bring US$19 billion in cash to CK Hutchison. Photo: Reuters

Hong Kong politics

Will Beijing sink Hutchison-BlackRock ports deal with antitrust probe?

While China could argue the sale harms competition or national security, another approach would be to negotiate existing rights for Chinese vessels, legal experts say.

29 Mar 2025 - 4:07PM

China property

Exclusive | BlackRock sells last Shanghai asset at discount amid China retreat

The US firm is selling its last major asset in the city, Trinity Place, for 900 million yuan (US$124 million), according to sources.

28 Mar 2025 - 6:55PM

Hong Kong politics

Fourth Beijing warning for Li Ka-shing’s Hutchison over Panama ports deal

Beijing’s offices overseeing Hong Kong affairs repost another scathing news article taking aim at company over sale to US consortium.

28 Mar 2025 - 11:59AMvideocam

CK Hutchison operates two ports at either end of the Panama Canal. Photo: AP

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rise for a second day as investors shrug off Trump’s latest tariffs

Trump’s 25 per cent tariffs on US car imports to take effect from April 2, saying this would spur growth.

27 Mar 2025 - 5:02PM

The Hang Seng Index is displayed at the Hang Seng Bank’s headquarters in Hong Kong. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong politics

Eyebrows raised over Hong Kong’s Richard Li in Beijing, observers say

Younger son of tycoon Li Ka-shing rubbed shoulders with elites on weekend in nation’s capital, but observer says Beijing sees him as separate to controversial deal.

26 Mar 2025 - 12:39PM

Semiconductors

US start-up PsiQuantum raising US$750 million in quantum computing race

Start-ups and major tech firms are chasing quantum computing, with Google, Microsoft and Amazon having unveiled new quantum chips.

25 Mar 2025 - 11:15AM

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