What are the long-term goals of BlackRock's investment platform in Riyadh
BlackRock’s investment platform in Riyadh, known as BlackRock Riyadh Investment Management (BRIM), has several long-term goals aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030:
Developing Saudi Arabia’s Asset Management Sector
• BRIM aims to further develop Saudi Arabia’s asset management sector, including the housing capital markets.
• The platform will encompass investment strategies across a range of asset classes for the Saudi market, including both public and private markets.
Supporting Economic Diversification
• BRIM will focus on sectors aligned with Vision 2030, such as technology, tourism, manufacturing, and renewable energy.
• The platform seeks to support Saudi Arabia’s efforts to move beyond its long-time focus on fossil fuels.
Enhancing Local Capital Markets
• BlackRock’s investments are expected to broaden local capital markets while driving investor diversification across asset classes.
• The partnership aims to develop the Kingdom’s mortgage securitization framework and related investment strategies.
Attracting Foreign Investment
• BRIM will seek to support foreign institutional investment into the Kingdom.
• The platform aims to offer investors from around the world the opportunity to participate in Saudi Arabia’s long-term economic transformation.
Knowledge Transfer and Talent Development
• The initiative will facilitate knowledge sharing and the development of Saudi-based asset management talent.
• BlackRock plans to establish the BRIM Graduate Development Program to enhance local investment capabilities.
These long-term goals demonstrate BlackRock’s commitment to contributing to Saudi Arabia’s economic transformation while capitalizing on the growing investment opportunities in the Kingdom.