BlackRock posted a 21% fourth quarter jump in profit after buoyant equity markets increased income from fees and drove its assets to a record high of $11.6 trillion, the world's largest money manager said on Wednesday.

With impressive growth in assets under management (AUM), which reached a record $11.6 trillion, BlackRock ended the quarter and fiscal 2024 on a high note.

BlackRock has reported a strong fourth quarter (Q4 2024), with profit surging 21% year-on-year and assets hitting $11.6tn.

BlackRock's assets reached a record in the fourth quarter of over $11 trillion, driven by a more than 20% profit increase. The world's largest money manager saw assets rise from nearly $10 trillion a year ago.