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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

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Zijin Gold, one of China’s largest miners, has delayed the close of its IPO as a super typhoon bears down on Hong Kong. Photo: Reuters

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Zijin Gold, a unit of China’s biggest miner, Zijin Mining Group, has been pursuing rapid expansions and numerous acquisitions across gold and copper. Photo: Reuters

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Hutchison’s Panama ports deal

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New legal challenges in Panama add another hurdle to Li Ka-shing’s global port sale, while attempts to allay Chinese concerns about the deal risk inflaming US opposition.

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Hong Kong economy

Another storm brews for CK Hutchison under Panama ports partnership proposal

State partnership plan floated by Panamanian president could trigger significant losses for Hong Kong-based conglomerate, experts warned.

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Balboa is one of two Panama Canal ports operated by a unit of CK Hutchison. Photo: Reuters

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Panama ports deal: Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison urges respect for rule of law

Panama’s president has floated the idea of state partnerships taking over ports operation in country.

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CK Hutchison operates two ports at the Panama Canal and is seeking to offload them as part of a US$23 billion sale. Photo: AP

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US House committee chair warns Panama about Chinese influence over Panama Canal

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A ship is loaded with containers at the Panama Canal port of Balboa in June, 2023. Photo: AFP

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BlackRock

(贝莱德集团)

Ukraine sends US a revised peace plan as Trump blasts European allies

US president says ‘pretty strong words’ were used in his discussion with leaders from the UK, France and Germany.

Trump eyes Christmas deadline to name new Fed chair: Bessent

Advisory panel urges US Congress to put Hong Kong on tighter sanctions leash

Hong Kong moves from theory to practice with real-value tokenised money, asset deals

Live transfers of tokenised deposits signal Hong Kong’s shift from proof of concept to production-grade digital-asset settlement.

Hong Kong’s e-HKD better suited to wholesale use than retail, HKMA says

After latest trials, de facto central bank decides to focus development of the digital currency on applications for financial institutions.

.css-sioo19{color:#c79a00;}Exclusive | From boardrooms to hiking trails: HKMA courts top bankers with business and leisure

BlackRock’s Larry Fink and General Atlantic’s William Ford will attend the HKMA summit for the first-time.

Citic Securities rides Hong Kong’s IPO wave, sponsoring dozens of firms

As hedge funds and long-only investors pour into listings, bank’s Hong Kong unit expands to meet demand, head of investment banking says.

CK Hutchison gets encouraging signs of a deal with Panama government

Panama is still open to being flexible and reaching an amicable agreement with CK Hutchison, owned by Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing.

Zijin Gold makes solid Hong Kong trading debut as shares jump 56%

Three mainland Chinese companies make strong debuts, adding to Hong Kong’s lustre as world’s leading fundraising venue.

.css-1m2rp1p{color:#34b8b5;}Opinion | The world financial landscape is changing. Are we ready?

The only certainty is more uncertainty, but money will play a critical role in the unfolding story.

Zijin Gold delays US$3.2 billion listing as super typhoon hits Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s second-largest IPO this year has garnered significant interest from retail investors.

Super Typhoon Ragasa to delay the close of Zijin Gold’s IPO

Zijin Gold records the second-biggest Hong Kong IPO of the year, as it aims to raise US$3.2 billion.

Crypto’s growing acceptance to shape Hong Kong fortunes, future of investing

Hong Kong’s regulatory lead signals a new era for digital assets, as crypto attracts global investors and reshapes the future of finance.

Zijin Gold launches second-biggest Hong Kong IPO of the year

Offering attracts 29 cornerstone investors, including heavyweights GIC, Hillhouse, BlackRock and Schroders.

Zijin Gold’s Hong Kong IPO draws GIC, Millennium and Hillhouse, sources say

The company could raise more than US$3 billion and could start taking orders from other investors and the public as soon as Friday.

Announcing canal revamp, Panama dodges questions about Chinese ownership

Demand from China and other Asian markets for energy products that terminal expansions will accommodate is expected to double.

China-Kazakhstan cross-border e-commerce ties to grow: Freedom Holding CEO

Kazakhstan has been the primary destination for China’s Belt and Road Initiative investments in the first six months of 2025.

Macroscope | Trump’s retirement fund reforms: plenty of risk, unclear rewards

As the US allows 401(k) investors to access assets such as cryptocurrency and real estate, there seems to be little official recognition of the risks.

Ban Chinese-linked operators from key Panama Canal ports, US envoy says

Cabrera calls CK Hutchison ‘a bad operator’ and ‘a company of the Communist Party’.

CK Hutchison’s US$22.8 billion ports deal flounders on Panama

New legal challenges in Panama add another hurdle to Li Ka-shing’s global port sale, while attempts to allay Chinese concerns about the deal risk inflaming US opposition.

Another storm brews for CK Hutchison under Panama ports partnership proposal

State partnership plan floated by Panamanian president could trigger significant losses for Hong Kong-based conglomerate, experts warned.

Panama ports deal: Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison urges respect for rule of law

Panama’s president has floated the idea of state partnerships taking over ports operation in country.

Will CK Hutchison’s plan to tap mainland Chinese firm for ports deal pay off?

Deal may become bargaining chip between US and China, experts say, as Li Ka-shing’s conglomerate looks to add ‘significant member’ to consortium.

CK Hutchison seeks mainland Chinese investor for US$23 billion ports deal

Announcement comes after 145-day exclusive negotiation period between CK Hutchison and consortium ended on July 27.

US-China talks | Europe win on rare earths | Politburo

This week: Trump and Xi tipped to meet at Apec summit, EU chiefs in China, US plans to restrict Chinese AI models. Next week: US-China trade talks resume, China July factory activity out, Politburo could address overcapacity.

US House committee chair warns Panama about Chinese influence over Panama Canal

Moolenaar expresses alarm over China’s ‘malign influence’ on canal after reports that Chinese state-owned conglomerates bidding for port concessions.

Anwar’s big surprise? Malaysians sceptical over ‘tribute’ teaser post

Malaysia’s prime minister posted a cryptic ‘Coming Soon’ message on social media on Monday, stirring speculation about what it could mean.

Opinion | It’s time for business to stop profiting from Israel’s ‘economy of genocide’

A UN report has exposed dozens of corporations making money from the atrocities being committed across Palestinian territories.

Exclusive | From boardrooms to hiking trails: HKMA courts top bankers with business and leisure

Opinion | The world financial landscape is changing. Are we ready?