Owen WalkerJun 10, 2026 – 1.15pmSingapore | Singapore’s latest push to bolster its position as a global finance hub centres on creating an Asian version of BlackRock, the $US14 trillion ($20 trillion) asset management juggernaut.Many in the city-state believe that Singapore needs an investment manager with a global presence to match its status as an international finance centre.Financial TimesSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles