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BlackRock doubles down on alternatives

The largest asset manager in the world is set to continue its assault on the alternatives industry by doubling its assets in the sector in 12 months

BlackRock aims to double its $113bn allocation to hedge funds and private equity in 12 to 24 months, according to Robert Kapito, co-founder of the world's largest money manager.

In an interview with German business-paper Handelsblatt, president Kapito said BlackRock aims to double alternative assets from the $113bn held today.

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