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… In addition, multiple regulators in China have jurisdiction over BlackRock’s business operations, increasing operational and regulatory engagement complexity. These risks may be further heightened by additional scrutiny by Chinese regulators of certain sectors, such as technology and other industries …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 25, 2026open_in_new

… Strategic competition, including between the US and China, and resulting tensions and heightened levels of political polarization have also contributed to uncertainty in the geopolitical and regulatory landscapes. Similarly, other events outside of BlackRock’s control, including the impact of …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 25, 2026open_in_new

A conflict, or concerns about a potential conflict, involving China and Taiwan, the U.S. or other countries could negatively impact financial markets and our or our clients’ businesses. Trade restrictions by the U.S. or other countries in response …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 25, 2026open_in_new

• Our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations may be adversely affected by disruptions in the global economy caused by escalating tensions between the U.S. and China.

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 25, 2026open_in_new

… and China have escalated in recent years, and changes in Chinese governmental oversight of the Chinese and Hong Kong capital markets could result in adverse effects on our business and loss of assets we hold in the region. Additionally, although …

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 27, 2026open_in_new

During 2025, global equity markets extended their multi-year advances, with several major indices reaching record levels and many recording double-digit gains. The S&P 500 Index returned 16.4% for the year, though it was outperformed by a number of international markets, including Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, and China.

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 27, 2026open_in_new

- uncertainty regarding the future relationship and increasing tensions between the U.S. and China, which may result in further restrictions or actions by the U.S. government with respect to doing business in China and/or by the Chinese government with respect to business conducted by foreign entities in China;

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 18, 2026open_in_new

- In China, while MIS is not a licensed CRA, it does issue global credit ratings on Chinese issuers from offices outside of China. In addition, the Company holds a 30% investment in CCXI, a domestic CRA licensed in China. China has laws applicable to domestic CRAs as well as foreign investment in such entities and entities in general (including national security review).

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 18, 2026open_in_new

… Likewise, geopolitical tensions (including those between China and Taiwan) may cause governments to take actions such as the implementation of sanctions or other measures to restrict commercial activity in or among markets where we operate or have other interests. The …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 12, 2026open_in_new

Unremitted earnings are indefinitely reinvested Unremitted earnings are not indefinitely reinvested Insurance operations in Chile and China and non-insurance operation in Korea. Insurance operations in Argentina, Brazil, India, Indonesia, Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa, and non-insurance operations in China, India, Italy, France, and Luxembourg.

Item 8, Financial Statements, 10-K Feb 12, 2026open_in_new

• Economic and trade sanctions imposed by governments, or changes to such sanction regulations (such as sanctions imposed on Russia and China), and related counter-sanctions, could have a material adverse impact on our operations or financial results.

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 25, 2026open_in_new

Economic and trade sanctions imposed by governments, or changes to such sanction regulations (such as sanctions imposed on Russia and China), and related counter-sanctions, could have a material adverse impact on our operations or financial results.

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 25, 2026open_in_new

… For example, China has in place a “blocking” statute similar to that of the E.U. requiring compliance with certain Chinese laws if they conflict with U.S. laws. Rising global tensions and protectionism may also lead other countries to …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 17, 2026open_in_new

The risk of business disruption is more pronounced in certain geographic areas where a significant portion of our business is concentrated. For example, we have substantial operations in India that provide important client support and other services for our global organization. To date, the dispute between India and Pakistan involving the Kashmir region, rising tensions between India and China, incidents of terrorism in India, the potential for civil unrest and general geopolitical

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 17, 2026open_in_new

Additional areas of uncertainty include, among others, geopolitical challenges, tensions and conflicts, such as those related to the Russia - Ukraine war (see the emerging markets risk factor below) and conflicts in the Middle East and in other regions; economic and geopolitical challenges related to China, including weak economic growth, related policy actions, challenges in the Chinese real estate sector, banking and credit markets, trade restrictions, and tensions or conflicts

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 20, 2026open_in_new

The country of risk will generally be the same as the country of incorporation of the obligor, except in certain situations, such as where the source of repayment is concentrated in a different country or jurisdiction or where the obligor is guaranteed by a parent entity incorporated in a different country or jurisdiction (e.g., a Swiss-incorporated subsidiary that is guaranteed by a Chinese-incorporated parent would be reflected as China risk).

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 20, 2026open_in_new

… has imposed tariffs on many foreign products, including tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and many other foreign countries, that in the past have resulted in and may result in future retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods and products and …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Oct 20, 2026open_in_new

… state laws, such as California's Consumer Privacy Act and Connecticut's Personal Data Privacy and Online Monitoring Act, China's Personal Information Protection Law, and India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act. These laws contain requirements regarding the handling …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Oct 20, 2026open_in_new

President, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa President, Greater China (2010-2014)

10-K, 10-K Feb 11, 2026open_in_new

since April 2024 U.S. Ambassador to Russia (2017-2019); U.S. Ambassador to China (2009-2011); U.S. Trade Ambassador (2001-2003); U.S. Ambassador to Singapore (1992-1993)

10-K, 10-K Feb 11, 2026open_in_new

• In China, UnionPay remains the predominant domestic processor and acceptance network for bank cards. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) accepted our application to operate a Bank Card Clearing Institution (BCCI) in June 2020, and approved our Application to …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Nov 5, 2026open_in_new

Government-imposed Market Participation Restrictions: Certain governments, including China, India and South Africa, have taken actions to promote domestic payments systems and/or certain issuers, payments networks or processors, by imposing regulations that favor domestic providers, impose local ownership requirements on processors, require data localization or mandate that domestic processing be done in that country.

10-K, 10-K Nov 5, 2026open_in_new

The International Commercial segment consists of insurance businesses and operations in Middle East and Africa (EMEA region), the United Kingdom, Japan, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Caribbean, and China. The International Commercial segment also includes the results of Talbot …

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 12, 2026open_in_new

The Global Personal segment consists primarily of Global Accident & Health and Personal Lines insurance businesses in the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, EMEA region, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Caribbean, and China. Global Accident & Health products include group personal …

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 12, 2026open_in_new

… The value and availability of devices may also be impacted by adverse foreign trade relationships and an escalation of U.S.-China and China-Taiwan trade tensions. If the value or availability of devices or parts is significantly reduced, it …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 19, 2026open_in_new

… During 2024, the mainland China operations were sold and were no longer included in non-core operations commencing with first quarter 2025.

10-K, 10-K Feb 19, 2026open_in_new

… participants; the success of us and our network partners in acquiring Card Members and/or merchants; and geopolitical and economic instability, hostilities and tensions (such as involving China and the U.S.), and impacts to cross-border trade and travel;

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 6, 2026open_in_new

… Political and social conditions, including geopolitical instability (such as from tensions involving China and the United States), fiscal and monetary policies (including developments related to the U.S. federal deficit, debt ceiling, government shutdowns and other budgetary issues), trade wars …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 6, 2026open_in_new

… liquidity, solvency, leverage, operational risk management, controls and compensation; addressing the key emerging markets in the world, such as China and India, which often have populations with different needs, preferences and horizons than the U.S. and European markets; advances …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Nov 9, 2026open_in_new

… We are also subject to regulation and supervision by, among others, the Securities Commission of The Bahamas, the Comissão de Valores Mobiliários in Brazil, the China Securities Regulatory Commission and the Financial Supervisory Commission in the People’s Republic of …

10-K, 10-K Nov 9, 2026open_in_new

impact asset prices as experienced in early 2025. Also, the continuation or escalation of tensions between the U.S. and the People’s Republic of China (China), including tariff increases, could lead to further U.S. measures that adversely affect financial markets, disrupt world trade and commerce and lead to trade retaliation, including through the use of counter tariffs, foreign exchange measures or the large-scale sale of U.S. Treasury bonds.

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 25, 2026open_in_new

… and important trading partners, including China, but also more broadly across Asia, Europe, Latin America and North America, have become increasingly fragmented and complex and may result in sanctions, further tariff increases or other restrictive actions on cross-border trade …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 25, 2026open_in_new

business. Bermuda Re’s United Kingdom (“U.K.”) branch writes property and casualty reinsurance to the U.K., China and European markets.

10-K, 10-K Feb 26, 2026open_in_new

… Bermuda Re is also an authorized reinsurer in the U.K., registered as a reinsurer in China and is also an authorized insurer in Singapore.

10-K, 10-K Feb 26, 2026open_in_new

We have equity method investments, including a 45% interest in China UnionPay Data Services Co., Ltd., which we account for using the equity method of accounting. Equity in income of equity method investments includes our proportional share of earnings from these investments.

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 20, 2026open_in_new

In certain markets, including, without limitation, China, Greece and Spain, our member sponsors perform payment processing operations and related support services pursuant to services agreements. We expect that the member sponsors will continue to provide these services until such time …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 20, 2026open_in_new

(c) Global equity and equity-related ranking includes rights offerings and Chinese A-Shares.

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 13, 2026open_in_new

These risks could become highly correlated or combine in unexpected ways under certain circumstances, including geopolitically challenging situations in regions such as Russia, the Middle East and China.

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 13, 2026open_in_new

In China, our joint venture operates under the China Risk Oriented Solvency System (“C-ROSS”), a risk-based solvency regime with three pillars: quantitative capital, qualitative supervision and governance and market discipline. In 2021, the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (“CBIRC”) issued C-ROSS Phase II rules with a transition period and full implementation by no later than 2026. In 2023, the National Financial Regulatory Administration replaced its predecessor, CBIRC.

10-K, 10-K Feb 19, 2026open_in_new

… Strategies available include Asia excluding Japan (all cap & small cap), China, Europe, Europe research enhanced, global emerging market focus, global focus, Hong Kong, index strategies, India, Japan (all cap & small cap), Latin America, Taiwan, U.S. research enhanced core, U …

10-K, 10-K Feb 19, 2026open_in_new

… relating to countries, industries, companies or issues relevant to our products and services, such as the inclusion of certain Chinese companies in our indexes or the focus on ESG or sustainable investing and climate considerations, could negatively impact our reputation …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 6, 2026open_in_new

… Executive Order prohibiting many of our clients from transacting in the securities of certain Chinese companies resulted in our decision to remove these companies from relevant indexes to support our clients’ needs for indexes to be replicable in investment portfolios …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 6, 2026open_in_new

… federal, state and local data protection laws such as the New York Department of Financial Services Part 500 cybersecurity requirements for financial services companies, the California Consumer Privacy Act and California Privacy Rights Act, China’s Cybersecurity Law, the EU …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 18, 2026open_in_new

China. We offer mutual funds and asset management services to individuals and institutions through a joint venture, CCB Principal Asset Management Co., Ltd. (“CCBPAM”). We owned 25.0% of CCBPAM as of December 31, 2025. China Construction Bank (“CCB”) is the majority partner with 65.0% ownership. China Huadian Capital Holdings owns 10.0%. CCBPAM distributes its mutual funds through CCB and third party distributors such as banks, securities brokers and e-channels.

10-K, 10-K Feb 18, 2026open_in_new

… Over the past few years, stress scenarios have included a deep recession in the United States, including impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, a break-up of the Eurozone, a severe recession in China and an oil shock precipitated by …

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 19, 2026open_in_new

We manage our operations and expenses across a global model, which may include migrating certain business processes and business support functions to emerging market-based geographic hub locations, such as India, Poland and China, and by outsourcing to vendors and …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 19, 2026open_in_new

… BRICS is an international organization currently comprised of 11 countries, including Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Iran. Intelligence sources, along with peer assessments and other observers, suggest that cyber actors …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 24, 2026open_in_new

… GDPR") and Data Protection Act 2018; the General Personal Data Protection Act ("LGPD") in Brazil; the China Personal Information Protection Law ("PIPL"); and the Japanese Act on the Protection of Personal Information ("APPI") (referred to collectively as "Privacy Laws"). Many …

10-K, 10-K Feb 24, 2026open_in_new

… There is also increased focus on data localization requirements around the world in countries such as the United Arab Emirates, China and India which could impact our business model with respect to our storage and transfer of personal data.

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 19, 2026open_in_new

… Some of these data protection laws, including in the E.U., Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, India, United Arab Emirates and China, impose requirements regarding data rights and security and either prohibit the international transfer of personal data or restrict such transfers …

10-K, 10-K Feb 19, 2026open_in_new

… government policies toward China and Chinese government policies toward the U.S., are likely to impact our existing business and future opportunities. For example, the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act, or HFCAA, requires the SEC to suspend trading in the …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 5, 2026open_in_new

• political developments impacting international trade, including trade disputes and increased tariffs, particularly between the U.S. and China, Canada or Mexico and imposition of protectionist measures;

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 5, 2026open_in_new

ORC Operational Risk Committee OREO Other Real Estate Owned OTC Over-the-Counter PD Probability of Default PIPL Personal Information Protection Law (China) PRA Prudential Regulation Authority ROU Right-of-Use RWA Risk-Weighted Assets SEC U.S. Securities and …

10-K, 10-K Feb 24, 2026open_in_new

… Regulation (GDPR) in Europe and its equivalent in the UK (UK GDPR), the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) in China, and the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, CCPA) in the United States …

10-K, 10-K Feb 24, 2026open_in_new

… states), the European Union (the “EU”), the People’s Republic of China and India, could have a significant impact on our processing of employee, commercial, vendor, and customer data, and in turn, our business practices.

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 11, 2026open_in_new

… GDPR, a version of the GDPR as implemented into the laws of the U.K., Quebec Law 25 and proposed Federal Bill C-27 in Canada, the Cybersecurity Law of the People’s Republic of China adopted in 2017, the …

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 11, 2026open_in_new

… offset by weaker growth in parts of Europe and a slowdown in China, while global trade and investment flows have been influenced by heightened geopolitical tensions and a shift toward trade nationalism and industrial policy. Governments have increasingly relied on …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 25, 2026open_in_new

As of December 31, 2025, our activities were conducted in 468 domestic locations in 47 states, and 246 international locations in Belgium, Bermuda, Canada, Cayman Islands, France, Germany, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (“Hong Kong”), India, Italy, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Republic of Ireland, Singapore, United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.

10-K, 10-K Feb 12, 2026open_in_new

We rely on a highly skilled and experienced global workforce to meet our business objectives. As of December 31, 2025, our global employee population consisted of approximately 3,875 employees, with 58% (approximately 2,230) working in the U.S. and the remaining 42% (approximately 1,645) working in our various non-U.S. locations (Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates and the UK).

10-K, 10-K Feb 26, 2026open_in_new

• Geopolitical conflicts or instabilities, such as the war in Ukraine, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the political instability in Venezuela and increased geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and China;

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 19, 2026open_in_new

… Increased geopolitical tensions heighten the risk that China might block the Taiwan strait, limiting the supply chain for semiconductors and raising fears of a broader conflict. Additionally, concerns grow that the Russian invasion of Ukraine lasts longer than in the …

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 13, 2026open_in_new

… and other countries or blocs, including China, Canada, and the EU, and those countries’ or blocs’ responses to such shifts and tariffs), economic and political conditions including unemployment rates, inflation, tax and interest rates, geopolitical conflicts, such as the Russian …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 18, 2026open_in_new

• Recessionary pressures on other major international economies, such as China, that may impact the broader global and our domestic economy;

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 23, 2026open_in_new

… Some of the global laws enacted in recent years, including those in China and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, also include data localization elements that will require that certain personal data stay within their borders. These requirements are complex and …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 9, 2026open_in_new

… and its significant trading partners, such as China, as well as the outbreak or escalation of hostilities or terrorist activity around the world, and the potential associated impacts on global and local economies and our operations. In many countries, the …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 19, 2026open_in_new

… Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”), the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority, the People’s Bank of China, the Monetary Authority of Singapore, the Reserve Bank of India, and the Central Bank of Brazil have asserted jurisdiction over some or all of our …

10-K, 10-K Feb 3, 2026open_in_new

… Current and emerging sources of geopolitical risk include, among others, ongoing armed conflicts and military tensions (such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and various conflicts in the Middle East), heightened strategic competition between the United States and China and …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 24, 2026open_in_new

As a result of our operations in countries outside the U.S., we are also subject to rules and regulations issued by certain foreign authorities, including the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom, the Securities and Futures Commission in Hong Kong, the Monetary Authority of Singapore in Singapore, and the Ministry of Finance in the People’s Republic of China.

10-K, 10-K Feb 25, 2026open_in_new

… and China made efforts to improve their trade relationship, economic growth and corporate earnings remained favorable, investors favored artificial intelligence-related businesses and other high-growth companies, and Congress passed tax legislation that should provide some fiscal stimulus to the …

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 13, 2026open_in_new

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