The Bid

When it comes to fintech, there’s no shortage of headlines. According to Chief Operating Officer Rob Goldstein, the hype is overblown – but this doesn’t mean there’s a shortage of opportunity. Rob takes a look at what’s behind the rapid rise of fintech, and why now, more than ever, all companies across industries are technology companies at their core.This material is intended for U.S. distribution only.This material is for informational purposes and is prepared by BlackRock, is not intended to be relied upon as a forecast, research or investment advice, and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy. The opinions expressed are as of date of publication and are subject to change. The information and opinions contained in this material are derived from proprietary and nonproprietary sources deemed by BlackRock to be reliable and are not guaranteed as to accuracy or completeness. This material may contain ’forward looking’ information that is