A day after BlackRock unveiled its mega deal to buy Barclays Global Investors, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink is putting his checkbook away.

"I could certainly say from my behalf, and I think for my board, we are not contemplating anything beyond this," the New York Times quotes Fink as saying at a conference call with analysts Friday morning. "We are not doing any more transactions for the time being."

Last month, reports surfaced that BlackRock had submitted a preliminary offer for Columbia Management, Bank of America's investment management unit. Franklin Resources and Federated Investors reportedly put in bids for Columbia as well.  

Stay ahead of the news ... Sign up for our email alerts now
CLICK HERE