BlackRock Emerges As Principal Shareholder In Freedom Holding Corp

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

September 3, 2025

Strategic Investment Boost

BlackRock has taken a pivotal step by surging to the position of the second-largest shareholder in Freedom Holding Corp, elevating its stake to 0.85 percent with an investment valued at approximately $89 million. This move, which involved the acquisition of an additional 443,965 shares for a total holding of 520,565 shares, strategically positions BlackRock just behind founder and CEO Timur Turlov.

Global Institutional Confidence

The investment by BlackRock underscores a broader trend of growing global institutional confidence in Freedom Holding Corp. This sentiment is shared by other major investors including State Street Corp., Grace Partners of DuPage L.P., and Geode Capital Management. CEO Timur Turlov commented on the positive market reception, stating, “We welcome the growing interest from global institutional investors. The presence of partners such as BlackRock confirms the resilience of our business and the strategic potential of Freedom Holding in international markets.”

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Financial Strength and Expanded Horizons

Freedom Holding Corp, which is traded on NASDAQ under the ticker FRHC, continues to demonstrate robust financial performance. For the 2025 fiscal year, the company reported revenue of $2.05 billion—a 23 percent increase year-on-year—and a net profit of $84.5 million, alongside an asset expansion from $8.3 billion to $9.9 billion. As the parent firm of the Freedom24 investment platform, Freedom Holding is also advancing its international footprint by developing a comprehensive ecosystem that includes banking, insurance, brokerage, and a suite of digital lifestyle services.

Conclusion

BlackRock’s enhanced stake not only highlights its confidence in Freedom Holding’s strategic direction but also reinforces the company’s strong market position and growth prospects. As the largest asset manager continues to deploy its significant resources and risk analytics expertise through its industry-leading platforms, the investment marks a clear vote of confidence in Freedom Holding’s ongoing international expansion and innovative financial strategy.

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Cyprus Expected Working Life Reaches 39.5 Years, Above EU Average

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

July 20, 2026

People in Cyprus are expected to spend 39.5 years in the workforce, around two years longer than the European Union average of 37.5 years, according to the latest Eurostat data for 2025.

The figure places Cyprus among the EU countries with the longest expected working lives.

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Cyprus Ranks Above EU Average

Only a handful of member states recorded higher figures than Cyprus. The Netherlands topped the ranking at 44 years, followed by Sweden at 43.4 years, Denmark at 42.6 years, and Estonia at 41.5 years.

At the other end of the ranking were Romania with 32.7 years, Italy with 33.0 years, Bulgaria with 34.6 years and Greece with 35.3 years.

Gender Gap Remains Wider Than EU Average

Men in Cyprus are expected to remain in work for 42.1 years, compared with 36.7 years for women. The gap of 5.4 years exceeds the EU average gender gap of 4.1 years.

Across the bloc, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia were the only countries where women were expected to spend longer in employment than men. Finland recorded the smallest positive gender gap at 0.7 years.

Italy posted the widest gap at 8.9 years, followed by Romania at 6.9 years, Greece at 6.7 years and Malta at 6.3 years.

Working Lives Continue To Lengthen

Between 2016 and 2025, expected working life in Cyprus increased by 3.5 years, placing the country among the strongest performers in the EU over the period. Men’s expected working life rose by 3.3 years, while women’s increased by 3.6 years.

Across the EU, every member state recorded an increase. Malta posted the largest gain at 4.9 years, followed by Hungary and Ireland at 4.2 years each, and the Netherlands at 4.1 years.

Malta’s increase was driven largely by women, whose expected working life rose by 7.8 years, the biggest increase recorded across the bloc.

By comparison, Romania, Spain, Italy, Germany and Austria recorded gains of two years or less over the same period.

Women’s Working Lives Increase Faster Across Europe

Women’s expected working life increased faster than men’s in most EU countries. Denmark, Romania, Sweden and Greece were the main exceptions.

In Cyprus, gains for men and women were broadly similar, alongside Bulgaria, Belgium and Slovenia.

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