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BlackRock appoints Dubai-based lead for digital assets

BlackRock has tapped Dixit Joshi ( LinkedIn ) to lead its Middle East Technology and Advisory Solutions, and Digital Assets team as managing director, according to a press release. Joshi will be based in Dubai in the new role and focus on expanding BlackRock’s capital markets, technology, and digital assets strategy in the region.

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