BlackRock (BLK)-Jio Financial to Form Asset Management Venture
Jio BlackRock, a joint venture between BlackRock Inc. BLK and Jio Financial Services Limited (“JFS”), is set to revolutionize India's asset management industry. This 50:50 partnership brings together the scale and investment expertise of BLK, a globally renowned asset manager, with the local market knowledge and digital infrastructure capabilities of India-based JFS.
The joint venture targets an initial investment of $150 million each from BlackRock and JFS. The venture still needs to obtain necessary regulatory and statutory approvals, following which the company will launch its operations with its management team.
The primary goal is to democratize access to investment solutions and provide affordable, tech-enabled options for millions of investors in India. The convergence of rising affluence, favorable demographics and digital transformation in India has created an incredible opportunity. Jio BlackRock aims to capitalize on this potential and reshape the investment landscape in the country.
The joint venture will combine BlackRock's deep expertise in investment management, risk management, product excellence, access to technology and intellectual capital with JFS' robust execution capabilities and digital infrastructure. The synergy of these strengths will introduce a new player to India’s market, capable of offering a unique combination of scope, scale and resources.
Rachel Lord, Chair & Head of APAC, BlackRock, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating that India presents an enormously important opportunity. She emphasized that Jio BlackRock would place the combined strength and scale of both companies in the hands of millions of Indian investors.
Hitesh Sethia, president, and CEO of JFS, highlighted the potential of leveraging BlackRock's expertise in investment and risk management along with JFS' technology capability and market expertise to drive digital product delivery.
With the combined strengths of BLK and JFS, this partnership aims to democratize access to financial investments and foster financial well-being across India. Investors in the country can look forward to a new era of transformative investment opportunities with Jio BlackRock at the helm.
Shares of BlackRock have rallied 9% over the past year, underperforming the industry’s 9.8% increase.
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