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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

Cristobal port was seized by Panamanian authorities in February. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong economy

CK Hutchison vows to pursue ‘all legal remedies’ over seized Panama ports

Group says diversified network could benefit from higher storage revenue as inventory demand rises amid Strait of Hormuz crisis.

19 Mar 2026 - 10:50PM

Hong Kong politics

Panama urges Chinese shipping giant Cosco to resume operations at canal

15 Mar 2026 - 9:06PM

Banking & finance

China investors energise Hong Kong biotech stocks. Is foreign money missing out?

10 Mar 2026 - 5:26PM

Hong Kong economy

CK Hutchison subsidiary seeks US$2 billion for Panama’s takeover of canal ports

Panama Ports Company says it has submitted claim for arbitration in compliance with rules of International Chamber of Commerce.

7 Mar 2026 - 9:18PM

Taiwan

US investors now own 23% of Taiwan’s equity market amid AI boom

US investors currently hold about 23 per cent of the Taiwan Stock Exchange’s total market capitalisation.

4 Mar 2026 - 9:48AM

Hong Kong politics

CK Hutchison subsidiary slams Panama over ‘unnotified intrusion’ at storage site

Panama Ports Company accuses Panamanian authorities of undermining due process with raid, slams earlier takeover of canal ports as ‘illegal’.

28 Feb 2026 - 8:24PM

Hong Kong stock market

The big cornerstone comeback: what’s driving investors back to Hong Kong IPOs?

After four subdued years, the cornerstone investors that anchor Hong Kong’s IPO market are returning in force, reshaping the deal landscape.

28 Feb 2026 - 1:44PM

Hong Kong economy

Panama’s port takeover ‘culmination of a campaign’ against CK Hutchison

Company says officials entered terminals ‘without invitation’, told staff concession had ended and ordered immediate halt to operations.

25 Feb 2026 - 1:18AM

China-Latin America relations

Panama ousts Hong Kong operator from canal ports in ruling backed by Washington

White House says Panama’s move to assert sovereignty over Balboa and Cristobal aligns with Donald Trump’s vision for the canal.

24 Feb 2026 - 9:43AMvideocam

Millionaires and billionaires

Li Ka-shing tops Hong Kong’s billionaire list with US$45.1 billion: Forbes

The collective net worth of tycoons on Hong Kong’s 50 Richest list rose 22 per cent to US$366 billion.

12 Feb 2026 - 7:52PM

Li Ka-shing, dubbed “Superman” for his deal-making prowess, is Hong Kong’s richest individual. Photo: The Li Ka Shing Foundation

Yuan

‘The Trump factor’ could be luring more foreign investors to China. Here’s why

Global volatility is forcing a rethink of traditional safe havens, creating opportunities for Beijing, prominent investor says.

12 Feb 2026 - 10:53AM

US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, on February 2, 2026. Photo: EPA-EFE

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s Miss Nepal hopeful follows in mother’s pageant footsteps 32 years on

Hong Kong-born Deepmala Kharel Dhakal’s national crown bid highlights pride and spirit of city’s Nepalese community.

8 Feb 2026 - 12:00PM

Space

Opinion | How US-China space race is blurring line between civilian and military

While the private sector seeks the next trillion-dollar breakthrough, national governments race to secure the orbital assets that now underpin modern deterrence.

6 Feb 2026 - 12:40PMvideocam

Hong Kong stock market

Chinese energy drink maker Eastroc’s shares debut flat in Hong Kong

Eastroc, which raised US$1.3 billion in city’s biggest IPO so far this year, draws strong retail demand amid heightened regulatory scrutiny.

3 Feb 2026 - 4:35PM

Eastroc’s IPO attracted 16 cornerstone investors, who subscribed to about 49 per cent of the offer. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong economy

CK Hutchison tipped to sell remaining ports despite Panama court ruling: experts

But effort by billionaire Li Ka-shing’s conglomerate will still face scrutiny from Beijing and deal may be re-evaluated, analysts tell SCMP.

31 Jan 2026 - 11:01PM

A container ship is guided by tugboats at a port in Panama. Photo: Reuters

US Federal Reserve

Before Trump’s Fed pick, a new clear favourite emerges for chair

Betting markets show shiny odds for a former governor, with a prominent asset manager trailing a distant second as the announcement looms.

30 Jan 2026 - 7:14PM

IPO

Chinese drinks maker Eastroc’s US$1.3 billion Hong Kong IPO gives it wings

Shanghai-listed firm is selling 40.9 million shares for HK$248 each, which would give it a market cap of about US$21 billion.

26 Jan 2026 - 4:49PM

Donald Trump

‘Never been more relevant’: did Trump make Davos great again?

The Trump administration brought its ‘America First’ agenda to Davos, challenging the summit’s status quo while drawing record crowds of elites.

23 Jan 2026 - 8:42PMvideocam

US President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks at the “Board of Peace” meeting during the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday. Photo: AFP

China energy security

In Davos debut, Musk highlights key China advantage in AI race

China’s energy supply edge was also at the heart of a panel discussion on clean energy in Europe.

23 Jan 2026 - 3:34PM

Banking & finance

Global funds, from BlackRock to Temasek, back China’s largest biotech firms

Global institutional investors have built up sizeable positions in firms including Innovent, 3SBio, WuXi Biologics, Jiangsu Hengrui, Akeso and BeOne.

23 Jan 2026 - 8:30AM

World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos

Larry Fink considers rotating World Economic Forum away from Davos

The interim co-chief, and BlackRock CEO says the ‘mountain must come down to earth’ proposing a rotation to hubs like Detroit, Dublin and Jakarta.

21 Jan 2026 - 5:54PMvideocam

Chairman and CEO of BlackRock, Larry Fink, attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters

IPO

China’s Busy Ming to test investor appetite with Hong Kong IPO

Snack and drink retailer aims to raise up to US$428 million, but listing plan comes amid weak mainland domestic demand.

20 Jan 2026 - 12:15PM

Hong Kong’s IPO market has had a record January with 11 new listings raising more than US$4.3 billion. Photo: Nora Tam

Hong Kong economy

Could 2026 be the make-or-break year of CK Hutchison’s Panama ports deal?

What began as a strategic exit for a Hong Kong conglomerate has devolved into a high-stakes stand-off between Washington and Beijing.

2 Jan 2026 - 10:15AM

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong’s IPO market rings in 2026 on a high note

The city catapulted itself into the global top spot for initial public offerings in 2025, with another strong pipeline of listings expected this year.

1 Jan 2026 - 7:15AM

US Federal Reserve

Trump says preferred Fed pick is ready, again teases firing Powell

US president urges Jerome Powell to resign as he considers a ‘gross incompetence’ lawsuit against the Fed leader.

30 Dec 2025 - 4:38PM

US President Donald ‍Trump has renewed his threat ⁠to bring a lawsuit against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Photo: Reuters

Canada

Carney taps financier Wiseman as Canada’s new ambassador to US

Canada’s prime minister turns to a finance heavyweight to steady the cross-border relationship in the Trump era.

23 Dec 2025 - 11:55AM

Mark Wiseman in Hong Kong in 2019. Wiseman was named as the new Canadian ambassador to the US on Monday. Photo: Winson Wong

US-China relations

US highlights Panama security ties as China-linked canal ports deal stalls

US envoy’s coastguard visit near Panama comes as Beijing presses for Cosco control and Washington pushes back.

19 Dec 2025 - 4:59AMvideocam

Ukraine war

Zelensky floats referendum on territory, as US pressure mounts to end war

Ukraine’s president says Russia wants ‘the whole of Donbas’ in return for peace, but Ukrainians must have their say.

12 Dec 2025 - 3:35PM

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BlackRock

(贝莱德集团)

CK Hutchison vows to pursue ‘all legal remedies’ over seized Panama ports

Group says diversified network could benefit from higher storage revenue as inventory demand rises amid Strait of Hormuz crisis.

Panama urges Chinese shipping giant Cosco to resume operations at canal

China investors energise Hong Kong biotech stocks. Is foreign money missing out?

CK Hutchison subsidiary seeks US$2 billion for Panama’s takeover of canal ports

Panama Ports Company says it has submitted claim for arbitration in compliance with rules of International Chamber of Commerce.

US investors now own 23% of Taiwan’s equity market amid AI boom

US investors currently hold about 23 per cent of the Taiwan Stock Exchange’s total market capitalisation.

CK Hutchison subsidiary slams Panama over ‘unnotified intrusion’ at storage site

Panama Ports Company accuses Panamanian authorities of undermining due process with raid, slams earlier takeover of canal ports as ‘illegal’.

The big cornerstone comeback: what’s driving investors back to Hong Kong IPOs?

After four subdued years, the cornerstone investors that anchor Hong Kong’s IPO market are returning in force, reshaping the deal landscape.

Panama’s port takeover ‘culmination of a campaign’ against CK Hutchison

Company says officials entered terminals ‘without invitation’, told staff concession had ended and ordered immediate halt to operations.

Panama ousts Hong Kong operator from canal ports in ruling backed by Washington

White House says Panama’s move to assert sovereignty over Balboa and Cristobal aligns with Donald Trump’s vision for the canal.

Li Ka-shing tops Hong Kong’s billionaire list with US$45.1 billion: Forbes

The collective net worth of tycoons on Hong Kong’s 50 Richest list rose 22 per cent to US$366 billion.

‘The Trump factor’ could be luring more foreign investors to China. Here’s why

Global volatility is forcing a rethink of traditional safe havens, creating opportunities for Beijing, prominent investor says.

Hong Kong’s Miss Nepal hopeful follows in mother’s pageant footsteps 32 years on

Hong Kong-born Deepmala Kharel Dhakal’s national crown bid highlights pride and spirit of city’s Nepalese community.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Opinion | How US-China space race is blurring line between civilian and military

While the private sector seeks the next trillion-dollar breakthrough, national governments race to secure the orbital assets that now underpin modern deterrence.

Chinese energy drink maker Eastroc’s shares debut flat in Hong Kong

Eastroc, which raised US$1.3 billion in city’s biggest IPO so far this year, draws strong retail demand amid heightened regulatory scrutiny.

CK Hutchison tipped to sell remaining ports despite Panama court ruling: experts

But effort by billionaire Li Ka-shing’s conglomerate will still face scrutiny from Beijing and deal may be re-evaluated, analysts tell SCMP.

Before Trump’s Fed pick, a new clear favourite emerges for chair

Betting markets show shiny odds for a former governor, with a prominent asset manager trailing a distant second as the announcement looms.

Chinese drinks maker Eastroc’s US$1.3 billion Hong Kong IPO gives it wings

Shanghai-listed firm is selling 40.9 million shares for HK$248 each, which would give it a market cap of about US$21 billion.

‘Never been more relevant’: did Trump make Davos great again?

The Trump administration brought its ‘America First’ agenda to Davos, challenging the summit’s status quo while drawing record crowds of elites.

In Davos debut, Musk highlights key China advantage in AI race

China’s energy supply edge was also at the heart of a panel discussion on clean energy in Europe.

Global funds, from BlackRock to Temasek, back China’s largest biotech firms

Global institutional investors have built up sizeable positions in firms including Innovent, 3SBio, WuXi Biologics, Jiangsu Hengrui, Akeso and BeOne.

Larry Fink considers rotating World Economic Forum away from Davos

The interim co-chief, and BlackRock CEO says the ‘mountain must come down to earth’ proposing a rotation to hubs like Detroit, Dublin and Jakarta.

China’s Busy Ming to test investor appetite with Hong Kong IPO

Snack and drink retailer aims to raise up to US$428 million, but listing plan comes amid weak mainland domestic demand.

Could 2026 be the make-or-break year of CK Hutchison’s Panama ports deal?

What began as a strategic exit for a Hong Kong conglomerate has devolved into a high-stakes stand-off between Washington and Beijing.

Editorial | Hong Kong’s IPO market rings in 2026 on a high note

The city catapulted itself into the global top spot for initial public offerings in 2025, with another strong pipeline of listings expected this year.

Trump says preferred Fed pick is ready, again teases firing Powell

US president urges Jerome Powell to resign as he considers a ‘gross incompetence’ lawsuit against the Fed leader.

Carney taps financier Wiseman as Canada’s new ambassador to US

Canada’s prime minister turns to a finance heavyweight to steady the cross-border relationship in the Trump era.

US highlights Panama security ties as China-linked canal ports deal stalls

US envoy’s coastguard visit near Panama comes as Beijing presses for Cosco control and Washington pushes back.

Zelensky floats referendum on territory, as US pressure mounts to end war

Ukraine’s president says Russia wants ‘the whole of Donbas’ in return for peace, but Ukrainians must have their say.

Opinion | How US-China space race is blurring line between civilian and military