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 (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 halts meetings with companies after SEC cracks down on ESG
Simply sign up to the ESG investing myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. BlackRock has cancelled meetings with companies in the middle of shareholder battles because it fears that it could violate guidance on investor activism that the US Securities and Exchange Commission issued last week.
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