Episode 1625 • • 13:05 - 16:29
1625: Call me Bill
BlackRock Acquisition of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP)
BlackRock announced the $12.5 billion acquisition of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), signaling a major move into the infrastructure asset class. CEO Larry Fink discusses the transition toward decarbonization and energy independence as drivers for infrastructure investment. Speculation arises regarding BlackRock's potential role in rebuilding Ukraine's digital and physical infrastructure, including airports and fiber optics.