ABOUT BLACKROCK IN Switzerland

Actually, it's about you

As many people as possible should benefit from the long-term growth of the capital markets. That is why, as asset managers, we have been working for over 30 years to strengthen the economy and make investing more accessible and sustainable.

Everything we do is about helping investors achieve their financial goals.

So when we talk about ourselves, it's really about the people and companies who put their trust in us.

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Who we are

We combine wealth creation, innovation and sustainable engagement

We are investors

and invest the savings of private investors and the funds of institutional clients all over the world. But that's not all.

We are technology developers

and make investing more convenient, more transparent and more targeted through constant innovation.

We are fiduciaries

and put our clients' investment needs and goals above our own.

And we are committed locally

and we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion, and work to reduce our environmental footprint.

We are investors

and invest the savings of private investors and the funds of institutional clients all over the world. But that's not all.

We are technology developers

and make investing more convenient, more transparent and more targeted through constant innovation.

We are fiduciaries

and put our clients' investment needs and goals above our own.

And we are committed locally

and we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion, and work to reduce our environmental footprint.

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More than 110 people work for BlackRock in Switzerland1

With over 110 employees, BlackRock has been active in Switzerland for more than 25 years.1

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In Europe, over 2,000 people work for our clients2

We are on the ground for our European clients: In 21 offices spread over 16 countries - a team with 65+ languages and 70+ nationalities.

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$10.05 trillion in global assets under management3

BlackRock is a publicly traded asset manager with $10.05 trillion in assets under management as of 31 January 2024.

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19,000+ employees worldwide in 36 countries2

Around 19,000 people currently work for BlackRock in 36 countries worldwide, speaking more than 130 languages.

1 Source: BlackRock, as of May 2024
Source: BlackRock, as of April 2024
Source: BlackRock, as of 31 January 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

At BlackRock, we help our clients and the people they serve save for retirement, pay for their children’s educations, buy homes, and start businesses. As a fiduciary and asset manager, BlackRock manages investments on behalf our clients, helping millions of people around the world invest to build savings that serve them throughout their lives.

BlackRock started in 1988 with eight people in a single room, and since then has evolved into a global company trusted to manage more assets than any other investment company in the world. Throughout our history, we’ve continued to find new ways to contribute to a more equitable and resilient future for everyone. That’s been our purpose from day one, set by our founders who still work here to this day.

Our clients place their trust in BlackRock to manage their investments, in large part because we offer more choice than any other firm in our industry. Our global platform, which is powered by data analytics, advanced technology, deep market expertise and a diverse group of people, is designed to help our clients become financially empowered and better positioned to meet the financial goals that matter most to them.

BlackRock is a publicly listed company and made its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on October 1st, 1999, for $14 a share. Larry Fink is the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and founder along with seven other partners, who had a single shared mission of helping more and more people experience financial well-being.