Tagged: Barclays

BlackRock creates behemoth

With the $13.5 billion purchase of Barclays Global Investors, the re-named BlackRock Global Investors will have more than $2.7 trillion in assets under management — about twice its nearest competitor.  School of Management Professor Israel Shaked, an M&A expert, can discuss the scope and impact of this deal. Contact Israel Shaked, 617-353-2665, shaked@bu.edu