BLK · News · 20261020N

Distribution Channels Expansion

BlackRock, Inc. · 2026-10-20 · Importance 30 · Surprise 42

Tax-smart investment technology platform 55ip expanded its unified managed account capabilities for the registered investment adviser channel. The initial offering includes model portfolios and separately managed accounts from J.P. Morgan Asset Management and BlackRock, with additional asset managers expected to join later in 2026. The platform combines managed and custom models with equity SMAs in one account and is powered by 55ip’s ActiveTax Technology.

Key facts

• 55ip's expanded UMA offering for the RIA channel includes model portfolios and separately managed accounts featuring investment solutions from BlackRock. source
• BlackRock is listed among strategic/cornerstone investors in the Mynt (GCash parent) IPO coverage referenced by the item. source
• BlackRock Asset Management Canada announced that unitholders of record on October 27, 2026 will receive cash distributions payable on October 30, 2026 for monthly-paying iShares ETFs listed on the TSX or Cboe Canada. source
• BlackRock Fund Advisors holds 4,174,154 ordinary shares in TechnologyOne as reported in an initial substantial shareholder notice. source
• BlackRock Asset Management Canada is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. source