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Your Company Survived 2020; It’s Time to Tell the Story

Investor Relations

Your Company Survived 2020; It’s Time to Tell the Story

Year-end reports, shareholder letters, and proxy statements are opportunities to describe what your company experienced in 2020.

By Moira Conlon | February 11, 2021

Biden to Tap Brian Deese as Top Economic Aide

Biden to Tap Brian Deese as Top Economic Aide

The appointment would being Deese back to the White House after three years as head of the sustainable investing group at investment giant BlackRock.

By Matthew Heller | November 30, 2020

Aviron Pictures Founder Accused of $25M Fraud

Risk & Compliance

Aviron Pictures Founder Accused of $25M Fraud

The SEC says William Sadleir defrauded a BlackRock fund by using money it had invested in Aviron for personal expenses including a Beverly Hills mansion.

By Matthew Heller | May 26, 2020

Goldman’s Nod to Diversity Draws Some Criticism

Risk & Compliance

Goldman’s Nod to Diversity Draws Some Criticism

Might the investment bank's new policy to avoid IPOs of companies without at least one diverse board member not be quite as good as it looks?

By David McCann | January 30, 2020

BlackRock CEO: Climate Change is Causing a ‘Fundamental Reshaping of Finance’

BlackRock CEO: Climate Change is Causing a ‘Fundamental Reshaping of Finance’

“The evidence on climate risk is compelling investors to reassess core assumptions about modern finance,” Larry Fink says.

By Lauren Muskett | January 14, 2020

BlackRock Tightens Standards for CEOs

Risk & Compliance

BlackRock Tightens Standards for CEOs

The company has been voting against CEOs who serve on too many boards as it backs investment stewardship.

By Lauren Muskett | August 27, 2019

BlackRock Buys 30% Stake in Owner of Sports Illustrated, Nautica

BlackRock Buys 30% Stake in Owner of Sports Illustrated, Nautica

The deal values the brand management company at about $4 billion.

By Lauren Muskett | August 12, 2019

BlackRock Raises $2 Billion for Global Credit Opportunities Fund

Credit & Capital

BlackRock Raises $2 Billion for Global Credit Opportunities Fund

The fund is part of the company's push to establish a global private credit franchise.

By Lauren Muskett | July 31, 2019

Is More Quantitative Easing in Sight?

Credit & Capital

Is More Quantitative Easing in Sight?

Good news: U.S. banks' funding costs are falling. Bad news: the European Central Bank prepares to make new asset purchases.

By David McCann | July 29, 2019

BlackRock to Buy eFront for $1.3 Billion

BlackRock to Buy eFront for $1.3 Billion

The alternative investment management software company is seen to boost BlackRock’s risk management technology platform Aladdin.

By Lauren Muskett | March 22, 2019

Top Issues for Boards Heading Into 2019

Risk & Compliance

Top Issues for Boards Heading Into 2019

Board diversity, corporate culture, and sexual harassment will be among the key discussion topics for corporate directors next year.

By David McCann | December 26, 2018

Human Capital Reporting Standards Finally Arrive

Talent Management

Human Capital Reporting Standards Finally Arrive

Will the new ISO standard prompt companies to begin voluntarily reporting an assortment of human capital metrics?

By David McCann | December 18, 2018

Cboe Unveils Hedge for Corporate Bond Risk

Cboe Unveils Hedge for Corporate Bond Risk

The new index futures are "expected to provide liquid hedging vehicles for institutional investors with exposure to U.S. corporate debt."

By Matthew Heller | May 17, 2018

Black Rock Chief Tells CEOs to Behave like Citizens

Black Rock Chief Tells CEOs to Behave like Citizens

But billionaire investor Sam Zell wonders when it was that BlackRock CEO Larry Fink “had been made God."

By David Katz | January 18, 2018

BofA Sells Money-Market Fund Unit

BofA Sells Money-Market Fund Unit

The deal will give the buyer, asset manager BlackRock, a cash management business worth $372 billion.

By Matthew Heller | November 4, 2015