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BlackRock's Fink omits 'climate change' from annual letter

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink made no explicit reference to 'climate change' or diversity, equity and inclusion in the latest annual letter to shareholders - marking a big shift compared with his public messaging in past years.

Asset manager support for ESG resolutions slumps, says ShareAction

Responsible investment charity ShareAction has found asset manager support for environmental & social-focused resolutions has dwindled over the past year.

People Moves, 14 February: BlackRock; HSBC; Colesco Capital; Bloomberg ... and more

Ex-BlackRock renewables specialist closes maiden fund

US attorneys allege financial giants breached fiduciary duties with ESG strategies

People Moves, 24 January: Vision Ridge Partners; BTG Pactual; Schroders; NatureAlpha ... and more

US state settles anti-ESG lawsuit with BlackRock

BlackRock launches fund with SDR label

BlackRock has launched its first fund to have a label under the UK's Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) regime.

Comment: NZAM and others must adapt or die

Whether bodies such as NZAM will be able to prevent further departures remains to be seen, writes Rob Langston

OECD blended finance conference to tackle barriers to capital mobilisation

BlackRock, Amundi and BNP Paribas have been named among the speakers at a conference on how to mobilise capital for sustainable development in emerging markets.