BlackRock, SEC and Vanguard

BlackRock, Vanguard Pause Corporate Meetings to Avoid Violating SEC Guidance Targeting ESG Activism
Under the SEC’s new guidance, undertaking ‘specific actions on a social, environmental, or political policy’ may be seen as a violation.
BlackRock pauses corporate meetings in wake of new ESG rules
BlackRock has temporarily paused meetings with some portfolio companies while studying the impact of new reporting rules from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, according to people familiar with the matter.
BlackRock and Vanguard halt meetings with companies after SEC cracks down on ESG
BlackRock and Vanguard have cancelled meetings with companies in the middle of shareholder battles because they fear it could violate guidance on investor activism that the US Securities and Exchange Commission issued last week.
BlackRock paused corporate meetings in wake of new rules on ESG engagement
The big asset manager kiboshed meetings in the immediate aftermath but is just one of many companies retooling in the face of the Trump administrations rapid rulemaking.
BlackRock halts company meetings amid new SEC rules
The pause in meetings will remain in effect until BlackRock has fully reviewed the new rules and determined the best course of action to comply. The company's response to the SEC's interpretation will likely influence how other asset managers approach similar ESG engagements and reporting obligations.
BlackRock (BLK) Halts Company Meetings amid SEC’s New ESG Rules
BlackRock (BLK), the world’s largest asset manager, has recently paused meetings with companies involved in shareholder battles. This decision
BlackRock Halts Talks With Companies After SEC Crackdown
BlackRock Inc., the world’s largest money manager, put on hold stewardship conversations with portfolio companies, following new guidance from the US Securities and Exchange Commission, according to a company spokesperson.
BlackRock resumes stewardship talks after reviewing new ESG guidance
BlackRock , the world's largest asset manager, said on Thursday it had resumed meeting with the leaders of its portfolio ...
‘We’re in This for the Long Game.’ How the 100 Most Sustainable Companies Are Handling Anti-ESG Campaigns.
The anti-ESG camp has accumulated high-profile wins lately. In January, a court ruled in favor of an American Airlines pilot ...
ETF Giants Rethink ESG Strategy Amid Tougher SEC Disclosure Rules
New SEC guidance redefines investor activism boundaries, forcing Vanguard and BlackRock to pause company engagements while ...
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Democratic officials urge SEC, DOL to protect ESG investing, post American Airlines 401(k) lawsuit
After a federal judge ruled that American Airlines violated its ERISA duties by focusing on ESG factors in choosing ...
Why ageless BlackRock boss Larry Fink has no plans to retire
Not being a target of conservative scorn has its benefits. Today, BlackRock has a market value of $150 billion and manages ...
What's Going On With BlackRock Stock Today?
BlackRock stock remains relatively flat as the company pauses meetings with companies amid new SEC rules that restrict ESG-focused investing.
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Backlash against ESG investing in US may be transient, but may also have lasting impact
THE backlash against ESG (environment, social and governance) in the US began long before the presidential elections in 2024. But since President Donald Trump formally took office in January, the ...