FTX chief Sam Bankman-Fried says he ‘screwed up’ but rejects fraud claim Disgraced chief executive tells summit he ‘didn’t knowingly commingle funds’ with FTX’s sister company Alameda Research The Guardian - US · Dec 1, 2022
‘You’ll have to talk to the UK staff’: can global water investors be held to account? Will Malaysia’s YTL, US-based BlackRock and Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison Holdings answer questions about environmental damage? The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2022
Midterm results could strengthen state opposition to ESG Republican midterm gains could strengthen state opposition to ESG according to Roll Call Ballotpedia · Nov 22, 2022
Economy and Society, October 11, 2022: Louisiana treasurer announces plan to divest state funds from BlackRock Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics. Ballotpedia · Oct 11, 2022
The Blackstone rebellion: how one country took on the world’s biggest commercial landlord The long read: The giant asset management firm used to target places where people worked and shopped. Then it started buying up people’s homes. In one country, the backlash was ferocious The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2022
Investors’ climate pledges take center stage amid growing risks World leaders renewed a call for climate action and a transition from fossil fuels as they convened at the 14th annual Climate Week in New York City. Tribune News Service · Sep 22, 2022
Investors' climate pledges take center stage amid growing risks - Roll Call At Climate Week in New York City, attendees urge global financial institutions to scale back the financing of oil, gas and coal projects. Roll Call · Sep 22, 2022
When the finance moves, get out of the way: How capital is driving the transition to net zero Amid a downward trend in renewable energy prices, corporations are accelerating global net-zero energy policy. The New Daily · Sep 14, 2022
How ESG investing got tangled up in America's culture wars Amid Republican attacks, investors focused on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues say they are just trying understand emerging risks and opportunities. WEKU · Sep 12, 2022
Brief Recession or Complete Economic Collapse? What These Wall Street Veterans Think Since the pandemic hit in 2020, conspiracy theorists have had a field day. With seemingly everything in question, it’s been hard to discern real information from fake. Benzinga · Aug 17, 2022
Clinton initiative's NYC return includes Andres, Queen Rania World Central Kitchen founder Jose Andres, Jordan’s Queen Rania, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda will help relaunch the Clinton Global Initiative in September The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2022
BlackRock's CEO Just Dumped $20M In Shares: Here's What Happened The Last Time He Did It The CEO of the largest asset management company in the world recently sold a large number of shares. Could the sale be a foreshadowing of what’s to come in the markets? Benzinga · Aug 8, 2022
Michael Hiltzik: The GOP is now complaining about environmentally conscious investing In May, Elon Musk went on the warpath against the investment model known by the initials ESG, short for "environmental, social and governance" principles. Los Angeles Times · Jul 1, 2022
Economy and Society June 21, 2022: SEC Goldman Sachs probe causing ripples Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics. Ballotpedia · Jun 21, 2022
Ballotpedia · Jun 7, 2022 Economy and Society: SEC’s disclosure proposal and the costs of compliance Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.
Evening Standard · May 6, 2022 Best ESG funds Learn how ESG funds work and the reason for their surge in popularity. Take a look at the best ESG funds to add to your portfolio.
Ballotpedia · Apr 26, 2022 Economy and Society: Utah pushback against S&P ESG indicators Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.
Tribune News Service · Apr 11, 2022 A carbon resurgence? With $100 oil and big gaps in renewables, fossil fuels are as essential as ever The clean energy transition has been interrupted.
Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2022 Thiel blasts Dimon, Buffett and Fink as ‘finance gerontocracy’ at Bitcoin 2022 Billionaire entrepreneur Peter Thiel called Warren Buffett, Jamie Dimon and Larry Fink members of a “finance gerontocracy” opposed to a “revolutionary youth movement” that embraces Bitcoin.
The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2022 Russia war ends era of globalization that kept inflation low For decades, the free flow of trade across much of the world allowed the richest nations to enjoy easy access to low-priced goods and supplies
Reason · Mar 25, 2022 The World Is Fragmenting, Making Us More Poor and Isolated The sanctions that punish Russia are shattering the global economy.
Benzinga · Mar 24, 2022 Is Globalization Over? Why BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Says Yes Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK), said Thursday that he believes Russia's attack on Ukraine will have a lasting impact on the global economy.
Benzinga · Mar 24, 2022 Morning Brief: Top Stories Dominating Financial Media on Thursday, March 24 CNBC