BlackRock

Money. Power. BlackRock. Never before has there been an empire like BlackRock. The American asset manager oversees more than seven trillion dollars. No bank, no fund has nearly as much influence. New York correspondent and financial expert Heike Buchter has been tracking the company: How was it possible for such a giant to emerge almost unnoticed and unchallenged by politics and regulation in such a short time? What strategy is CEO Larry Fink pursuing? One thing is certain: The power of this global player calls our entire economic system into question. Heike Buchter provides a clear depiction of the current form of capitalism. Vivid and accessible, Buchter guides us through the realm of BlackRock.