Core Viewpoint - BlackRock, Inc. has increased its stake in Freedom Holding Corp. to 0.85%, investing approximately $89 million, making it the second-largest shareholder after founder Timur Turlov [1][2][3] Group 1: Investment Details - BlackRock acquired an additional 443,965 shares, raising its total holdings to 520,565 shares [2] - The investment by BlackRock reflects growing interest from global institutional investors in Freedom Holding Corp. [3] Group 2: Company Overview - Freedom Holding Corp. operates in 22 countries, including Kazakhstan, the United States, and several European nations, providing a range of financial services [4] - The company is actively developing its financial and digital ecosystem in Kazakhstan, which includes various subsidiaries such as Freedom Bank and Freedom Broker [4] - Freedom Holding Corp. is listed on NASDAQ, Kazakhstan Stock Exchange, and Astana International Exchange under the ticker symbol FRHC [4]

BlackRock, Inc. was founded in 1988 in New York. As of 2025, BlackRock manages more than $12.5 trillion in assets. The company is best known for its iShares ETFs and its Aladdin technology platform. About Freedom Holding Corp. NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Freedom Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: FRHC), a global financial services and technology company, announced that the world's largest investment company, BlackRock, Inc., has increased its stake in the company to 0.85%, investing about $89 million. Black ...