Welcome to the Extreme Investor Network blog, where we bring you the latest news and insights in the world of finance and economics. Today, we’re excited to discuss BlackRock’s recent announcement of launching an investment platform in Riyadh with a $5 billion anchor investment from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, the kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund.
This collaboration marks a significant step towards spurring capital markets growth in the oil-rich Gulf country. BlackRock, known as the world’s largest asset manager with $10 trillion in assets under management, will establish investment strategies across various asset classes for the Saudi market through its new platform, BlackRock Riyadh Investment Management (BRIM).
The goal of BRIM is not only to attract foreign institutional investment into Saudi Arabia but also to develop the local asset management industry, expand capital markets, and support the growth of the kingdom’s asset management talent. This initiative aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, a transformative project aimed at diversifying the economy away from oil and modernizing the country.
Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, highlighted the kingdom’s increasing attractiveness as an international investment destination as Vision 2030 unfolds. Despite past controversies, BlackRock has remained committed to its partnership with Saudi Arabia, further illustrated by giving Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser a seat on its board of directors in July 2023.
The establishment of BRIM is expected to foster further growth in the Saudi capital market ecosystem and establish a thriving international investment management sector based in Saudi Arabia. This collaboration not only benefits both BlackRock and the PIF but also contributes to the broader economic goals of Saudi Arabia.
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