Who is the largest asset manager in the world?

BlackRock Inc

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Then, how did BlackRock get so big?

BlackRock was founded in New York in 1988 by eight partners, four of whom remain active in the firm today. BlackRock has grown from a start-up to a market leader by attracting clients and employees, and by acquiring several other asset management companies.

Also question is, what are the top 5 investment firms? The rankings here reflect the top 10 investment management firms by assets and net income.

  1. UBS Wealth Management. …
  2. Credit Suisse. …
  3. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. …
  4. Bank of America Global Wealth & Investment Management. …
  5. J.P. Morgan Private Bank. …
  6. Goldman Sachs. …
  7. Charles Schwab. …
  8. Citi Private Bank.

Moreover, is BlackRock owned by Merrill Lynch?

BlackRock merged with Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (MLIM) in 2006, halving PNC’s ownership and giving Merrill Lynch a 49.5% stake in the company.

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