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Jio, BlackRock invest $14m in new mutual fund venture

Jio Financial Services (JFS) and BlackRock have jointly invested 117 crore rupees (US$14 million) in their mutual fund joint venture, Jio BlackRock Asset Management.

Each company subscribed to 5.85 crore rupees (US$713,000) equity shares at 10 rupees (US$0.12) per share, as disclosed by JFS on Jan. 21.

This investment follows a 50:50 partnership agreement announced last year.

The agreement aims to launch wealth management and brokerage services in India.

Recent Jio Financial Services developments

Timeline
12-Dec-2024 📈 Jio BlackRock appoints first chief investment officer
  • George Joseph named Jio BlackRock’s CIO.
  • Previously led projects at Jio Financial Services.
22-Aug-2023 📉 Jio Financial Services’ stock price plummets on listing day
  • Jio Financial Services debuts, shares down 5%
  • Market cap drops to $19 billion from $20.5 billion
21-Aug-2023 🚀 In 50 Words: Jio Financial set to list in Mumbai
  • Jio Financial Services launches in Mumbai
  • Partners with BlackRock for asset management venture
27-Jul-2023 💼 BlackRock, Jio team up to democratize investing for Indians
  • BlackRock and JFS create joint venture, Jio BlackRock.
  • Both companies invest $150M each to democratize finance.

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