BlackRock announced its total assets under management have hit an all-time high of $13.5 trillion at September’s end, driven by $205 billion in net new inflows. Strong momentum came from its ETF business and private markets, with significant capital allocated to credit and infrastructure investments. The milestone underscores escalating investor interest in passive and alternative strategies. BlackRock also disclosed growth in its iShares platform and raised expectations for future scale in digital asset exposure.