BlackRock and Snowflake team up – The PE fast-food king – SPACs hedge funds love

BlackRock and Snowflake team up – The PE fast-food king – SPACs hedge funds love

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One of the biggest names on Wall Street and a rising star in tech are teaming up. BlackRock's massive Aladdin business announced a partnership with Snowflake, which helps customers manage and handle data in the cloud. 

The deal signifies how tech skills are increasingly becoming a neccesity among traders and portfolio managers.

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