- Dedicated BlackRock Investment Institute presence in the United Arab Emirates reflects BlackRock’s commitment to clients in the Middle East
- APAC Investment Strategist Ben Powell expands role to lead BII Middle East
22 July, Dubai:BlackRock today announced the appointment of Ben Powell as Chief Middle East & APAC Investment Strategist for BlackRock Investment Institute (BII), establishing a dedicated presence in the UAE to work with clients across the whole region.

BII generates proprietary research to provide insights on markets, macroeconomics, sustainability, geopolitics and portfolio construction to help BlackRock’s portfolio managers and clients navigate financial markets. A tailored BII presence in the UAE that supports the entire Middle East will enhance BlackRock’s offering to clients by providing deeper, region-specific insights and facilitate the curation of region-specific content for BlackRock professionals globally.
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