Risk
Institutional Investors Demand Political Transparency from BlackRock
State treasurers and public pension funds say they fear an erosion of political stability after the attack on US Capitol.
Tag: BlackRock
Market Moves
General Motors Aims to Be Carbon Neutral by 2040
The pledge comes days after John Kerry and Larry Fink called on the private sector to fight climate change.
Market Moves
News From Davos: Larry Fink Tries Rallying Fellow CEOs to Combat Climate Change
BlackRock chief sees ‘tectonic shift’ as enthusiasm mounts for sustainable investments.
Alternatives
BlackRock Looks to Add Bitcoin Futures to Two Funds
The world’s largest asset manager is also seeking a head of blockchain investments.
Market Moves
Follow Up: BlackRock’s TIPS Call Looks Prescient
Expecting higher inflation, the asset manager has called for investing in the security that shields investors.
Market Moves
With Inflation Expected to Edge Higher, BlackRock Says Buy TIPS
They’re the best way to offset an upward trend in the CPI, the firm advises.
BlackRock to Double Down on Climate Offenders in 2021
The firm will boost shareholder challenges in 2021 over sustainability issues and expand its probes to twice as many companies as before.
Market Moves
Finally, Financial Stocks Are Poised to Rise, Says Credit Suisse
A better economy and higher interest rates should propel the woebegone sector in 2021 and 2022, it argues.
Alternatives
Bitcoin Could Replace Gold as a Refuge, BlackRock Says
The yellow metal now is in a funk, as the cryptocurrency keeps gaining.
Asset Allocation
Expect More Inflation Ahead, but Not 1970s Levels, BlackRock Says
Asset management titan thinks pandemic stimulus and new Fed tolerance should lead to increases in the 2.5% range.
Asset Management Culture
Scottish Widows to Divest £440 Million from Firms That Fail ESG Standards
UK insurance and pension provider targets companies that it says pose the most severe investment risks.
Market Moves
ETFs on the March: Huge Inflows in September Set Up 2020 for Near Record
They gathered $35.2 billion last month, which should make this year second only to 2017’s blowout.
Newsmakers
Yeah, and Larry Fink Doesn’t Like Remote Work, Either
BlackRock chief says homebound labor stifles cooperation and erodes corporate culture.
Pensions
Pennsylvania Teachers’ Pension Sheds $2 Billion in Risky Investments
Move receives praise from State Treasurer Joe Torsella.
Asset Management Culture
China OKs BlackRock, Temasek Joint Wealth Management Venture
The decision was approved by the country’s banking regulatory authority in the first half of the year.