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Individual Investors
An individual investor, also known as a retail client, is a client organisation or individual who cannot be deemed both a Qualified Investor and a Qualified Client, pursuant to the requirements of the Israeli Securities Law 1968 (the ‘Securities Law’) and the Law for the Regulation of Advice, Investment Marketing and Investment Portfolio Management 1995 (the ‘Advice Law’), respectively.
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For Investors in Israel
BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited ("BlackRock") is not licensed and is not insured as required under Israel's Regulation of Investment Advice, Investment Marketing and Portfolio Management Law, 5755-1995 (the “Investment Advice Law”). In addition, The Fund and Fund Manager are not subject to the laws and regulations to which Israeli mutual funds are subject to. This document has not been approved by the Israel Securities Authority and will only be distributed to Israeli residents in a manner that will not constitute "an offer to the public" under sections 15 and 15a of the Israel Securities Law, 5728-1968 (the "Securities Law") or section 25 of the Joint Investment Trusts Law 5754-1994, as applicable. Investment in the products mentioned in this document is subject to the risks described in the fund prospectus (including the risk of loss of investment funds). The fund’s past returns do not guarantee similar returns in the future. For a concise description of the unique risks for the products mentioned in this document, see the above risk section.
This document may not be reproduced or used for any other purpose, nor be furnished to any other person other than those to whom copies have been sent. Nothing in this document should be considered investment advice or investment marketing as defined in the Investment Advice Law. Accordingly, the content of this publication does not replace and should not serve as substitution for Investment Advice or Investment Marketing that takes into account the special characteristics and needs of each Investor. This document does not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor does it constitute an offer to sell to or solicitation of an offer to buy from any person or persons in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation would be unlawful, or in which the person making such offer or solicitation is not qualified to do so, or to a person or persons to whom it is unlawful to make such offer or solicitation. Furthermore, although BlackRock invests reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of the data presented in this document, it does not guarantee their accuracy, is not responsible for it, and should not be relied upon when making an investment decision. Therefore, investors considering investing in the product mentioned in this document are encouraged to review the complete regulatory documentation of each product they consider purchasing and consult their own professional advisers.
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Legal information
Please read this page before proceeding, as it explains certain restrictions imposed by law on the distribution of this information and the countries in which our funds are authorised for sale. It is your responsibility to be aware of and to observe all applicable laws and regulations of any relevant jurisdiction.
None of the material within this website is intended to be relied upon as a forecast, research or investment advice, and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or financial product or to adopt any investment strategy. Any opinions expressed may change as subsequent conditions vary. The information and opinions contained in this material are derived from proprietary and non-proprietary sources deemed by BlackRock to be reliable, are not necessarily all-inclusive and are not guaranteed as to accuracy. Any investments named within this material may not necessarily be held in any accounts managed by BlackRock. Reliance upon information in this material is at the sole discretion of the reader. Past performance is no guarantee of future.
For Investors in Israel
BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited (“BlackRock) is not licensed under Israel's Regulation of Investment Advice, Investment Marketing and Portfolio Management Law, 5755-1995 (the “Advice Law”), nor is it insured pursuant to this law. BlackRock has nexus to financial assets that are either established, launched, managed or advised by BlackRock and/or any of its affiliates, which also includes the products available on this webpage, such as BGF Global Allocation Fund. Consequently, BlackRock has a personal interest in selling such financial assets. The content of this website is for information purposes only and is not an investment recommendation. Accordingly, it does not constitute Investment Advice or Investment Marketing (as such terms are defined in the Investment Advice Law). In addition, the information provided in this website is not a substitution for Investment Advice that takes into account the specific needs and characteristics of the client. Please contact BlackRock for further details of its financial assets.
BGF Global Allocation Fund
Capital at Risk. All financial investments involve an element of risk. Therefore, the value of your investment and the income from it will vary and your initial investment amount cannot be guaranteed. You may not get back the amount originally invested. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of current or future results and should not be the sole factor of consideration when selecting a product or strategy.
BlackRock Global Funds (BGF) is an open-ended investment company established and domiciled in Luxembourg which is available for sale in certain jurisdictions only. BGF is not available for sale in the U.S. or to U.S. persons. Product information concerning BGF should not be published in the U.S. It is recognised under Section 264 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited is the UK distributor of BGF. Most of the protections provided by the UK regulatory system, and the compensation under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, will not be available. A limited range of BGF sub-funds have a reporting fund status A sterling share class that seeks to comply with UK Reporting Fund Status requirements. Subscriptions in BGF are valid only if made on the basis of the current Prospectus, the most recent financial reports and the Key Investor Information Document, which are available on our website. Prospectuses, Key Investor Information Documents and application forms may not be available to investors in certain jurisdictions where the Fund in question has not been authorised.
BGF Global Allocation Fund – specific risks:
- Exchange rate risk: The fund invests a large portion of assets which are denominated in other currencies; hence changes in the relevant exchange rate will affect the value of the investment.
- Smaller company investments: The fund may invest in smaller company shares which can be more unpredictable and less liquid than those of larger company shares.
Conflicts of Interest
- Introduction
It is a fundamental requirement for good business practice, and to help mitigate the risk of legal liability, that all potential conflicts of interest are either avoided or, where they cannot be avoided, properly managed. In addition, BlackRock’s regulators globally, also require that we identify, avoid and manage the risk that such conflicts damage clients’ interests.
BlackRock has implemented a Global Conflicts of Interest Policy designed to ensure the appropriate management of the risks of detriment to clients’ interests from conflicts of interest.
- Scope 2.1. BlackRock vs. Client
Conflicts between BlackRock’s interests and those of its Clients
There is a risk that BlackRock could place its own interests ahead of its clients’. For instance, by making discretionary investments into funds where BlackRock is the Investment Manager and thus receiving additional fees
Conflicts between interests of BlackRock staff and those of its Clients
There is a risk that situations may arise where BlackRock’s staff act in their own interest rather than a client’s interest. For example, as a result of staff remuneration schemes or where staff have a personal relationship, outside business activity, or a relationship with a current or prospective issuer.
Relationships between BlackRock and its Subsidiaries
There is a risk that BlackRock acts in the interest of another BlackRock business to the disadvantage of a client. For instance, by entering into arrangements on behalf of a client with a such associated company on terms other than arm’s length.
2.2. Client vs. Client
The Policy applies to all BlackRock and covers all conflicts or potential conflicts that could damage a client’s interests. Conflicts are to be categorised as follows and we have provided a non-exhaustive list of examples by way of illustration:
Conflicts between BlackRock’s interests and those of its Clients
There is a risk that BlackRock could place its own interests ahead of its clients’. For instance, by making discretionary investments into funds where BlackRock is the Investment Manager and thus receiving additional fees
Conflicts between interests of BlackRock staff and those of its Clients
There is a risk that situations may arise where BlackRock’s staff act in their own interest rather than a client’s interest. For example, as a result of staff remuneration schemes or where staff have a personal relationship, outside business activity, or a relationship with a current or prospective issuer.
Relationships between BlackRock and its Subsidiaries
There is a risk that BlackRock acts in the interest of another BlackRock business to the disadvantage of a client. For instance, by entering into arrangements on behalf of a client with a such associated company on terms other than arm’s length.
Conflicts between the interests of two or more BlackRock Clients
Since BlackRock services multiple client accounts, there is a risk that the interests of one client may conflict with those of another. In such scenarios, which cannot be avoided, BlackRock must determine a course of action which is fair. For example, when BlackRock is faced with allocating available shares in a high-demand investment opportunity.
- Policy
3.1. Identification & Management of Conflicts
BlackRock employees are responsible for the identification and management of conflicts and as such will:
- Take all reasonable steps to identify conflicts of interest, real or perceived that arise or may arise, including those that arise as a result of the structure and activities of other parts of the BlackRock Group;
- Maintain and operate effective organisational and administrative arrangements with a view to taking all reasonable steps to prevent conflicts of interests from giving rise to a risk of damage to the interests of clients;
- Help to establish, maintain and regularly update a conflicts of interest register. In addition, this record will be reviewed periodically and when there are significant changes to the nature of services and activities undertaken, the structure of the business and new product launches; and
- Make disclosure of the nature of a conflict to a client before undertaking business for the client in cases where the measures to manage conflicts are not considered sufficient to ensure, with reasonable confidence, that risks of damage to the interests of a client will be prevented. This disclosure will be made in a durable medium and in sufficient detail to enable the client to make an informed decision about the relevant service or product.
For a conflict to exist there must be a possible disadvantage or loss to a client.
3.2. Effective Arrangements
BlackRock’s organisational and administrative arrangements to manage conflicts are to be designed such that, when undertaking activities that involve a conflict of interest, relevant persons carry out those activities at an appropriate level of independence. Controls should include, as a minimum, one or more of the following:
- Effective procedures to prevent or control the exchange of information where such exchange may harm the interests of one or more clients for example, the use of an information barrier;
- Separate supervision of relevant persons whose principal functions involve activities that might give rise to a conflict of interest;
- The removal of any direct link between the remuneration of different groups of relevant persons where there is an underlying conflict between the activities of those groups;
- Measures to prevent or limit any person from exercising inappropriate influence over relevant persons;
- Segregation of duties to prevent relevant persons being involved simultaneously or sequentially in separate services or activities where such involvement could impair the management of conflicts of interest;
- Involvement of senior management and the utilisation of reporting and management information as
- appropriate; and
- Appropriate policies for example, Aggregation and Fair Allocation Policies, new product approval procedures, Code of Ethics policies (including Personal Account dealing rules)
3.3. Escalation of Conflicts to Management
Where new conflicts are identified they are to be reported to the Legal and Compliance Department and relevant Supervisor. Conflicts are to be avoided and, if not, appropriate action taken to prevent the risk of detriment to clients’ interests. Conflict scenarios are escalated to the Executive Conflicts Management Committee and the relevant BlackRock Boards. The key steps taken to manage the conflict are to be recorded in the conflicts of interest register.
3.4. Disclosure of Conflicts to Clients
Where new conflicts are identified they are to be reported to the Legal and Compliance Department and relevant Supervisor. Conflicts are to be avoided and, if not, appropriate action taken to prevent the risk of detriment to clients’ interests. Conflict scenarios are escalated to the Executive Conflicts Management Committee and the relevant BlackRock Boards. The key steps taken to manage the conflict are to be recorded in the conflicts of interest register.
Where the risk of detriment to clients’ interests may not, within reasonable confidence, be prevented, the conflict scenario is disclosed to clients prior to proceeding with the proposed arrangement, and as may be required by local regulatory requirements.
3.5. Record Keeping
The Policy and a record of the kinds of services and activities undertaken which might give rise to a conflict of interest are to be retained for at least five years, and in line with the Global Records Management Policy.
3.6. Delegation
The Policy and a record of the kinds of services and activities undertaken which might give rise to a conflict of interest are to be retained for at least five years, and in line with the Global Records Management Policy.
For Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (“AIFMD”) purposes, BlackRock may delegate portfolio management and/or risk management functions to other entities whose interests might conflict with its interests or those of the investors of the relevant Alternative Investment Fund (“AIF”), provided that each such entity has functionally and hierarchically separated the performance of its portfolio management or risk management tasks from its other potentially conflicting tasks and that the potential conflicts of interest are properly identified, managed, monitored and disclosed to the investors in the AIF.
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