From Wall Street to Studio 54: a short film celebrates Larry Fink Celebrating Larry Fink, Fellowship presents ‘Fink’, a short film diving into the pioneering photographer’s creative mind Wallpaper · Mar 12, 2024
BlackRock CEO seeks firm’s removal from Texas prohibited asset manager list BlackRock CEO Larry Fink petitioned Texas elected officials to remove the firm from the state’s prohibited asset manager list at an energy investment summit on February 6. BlackRock has not been eligible to manage public assets in Texas since August 24, 2022, when Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar (R) released a… Ballotpedia · Feb 16, 2024
BlackRock CEO seeks firm’s removal from Texas prohibited asset manager list 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 · Feb 13, 2024
BlackRock's Rieder Hints More Bitcoin Purchase In Future BlackRock's Rick Rieder hinted that the world's largest asset manager may amass more Bitcoin in the future, depending on the public's attitudes toward the cryptocurrency. International Business Times · Feb 12, 2024
XRP ETF Talks Gain Traction As Ripple CTO Nudges Wall Street Giant Franklin Templeton When BlackRock CEO Larry Fink was asked about the possibility of an XRP ETF, he said, "I can't answer that." International Business Times · Jan 19, 2024
BlackRock CEO Unveils Plan For Bitcoin And Crypto, Initiating A 'Technological Revolution' In Finance Blockchain technology enables the digitization or tokenization of conventional assets onto a publicly accessible ledger International Business Times · Jan 15, 2024
Proposed labor rule defining requirements for investment advisers receives more than 5,000 comments 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 · Dec 12, 2023
Larry Fink obituary Photographer dedicated to portraying the humanity of people on both sides of the US’s social divide The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023
Bankers discuss ESG financial practices at UN climate conference 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 · Dec 5, 2023
Legendary American photographer Larry Fink dies at the age of 82 Best known for his work capturing the divided class in the US, photographer Larry Fink has died aged 82 Digital Camera World · Nov 29, 2023
Larry Fink, photographer who contrasted social classes, dead at 82 Larry Fink, an acclaimed and adventurous photographer whose subjects ranged from family portraits and political satire to working class lives and the elite of show business and Manhattan society, has died The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023
Wall Street titans Larry Fink and Jamie Dimon say ‘rising fear and less hope’ are pushing the chances of a recession higher JPMorgan CEO Dimon warned that the world is facing the “most serious” geopolitical instability since 1938. Fortune · Nov 6, 2023
Starmer wins backing of billionaire BlackRock chief: ‘He offers hope to British politics’ Larry Fink, one of world’s most influential financiers, says Labour leader has ‘shown real strength’ The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023
SEC emissions disclosure rule could come later than expected Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) spokesperson Mellissa Campbell Duru said last week the expected October release date for the commission’s emissions disclosure rule was a best estimate that could be inaccurate, according to a Bloomberg Law report. Campbell Duru also said the SEC—like BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and others in… Ballotpedia · Oct 16, 2023
Fortune · Oct 2, 2023 The trolling of corporate America Even companies making mild gestures of social responsibility are getting slammed with boycotts and lawsuits. Their hollow do-gooder rhetoric hasn't helped.
Fortune · Sep 29, 2023 BlackRock's Larry Fink has called on leaders to inject more 'hope' into the economy to prevent a self-fulfilling recession BlackRock's CEO and chairman, Larry Fink, believes a lack of hope could cause a recession.
Fortune · Sep 13, 2023 Walmart CSO says the trouble with ESG is it's 'become a boogeyman' but the Fortune 500 giant is 'addressing the things that matter' Speaking at Fortune's Impact Initiative, GE's Roger Martella said, “We cover the topics that are part of ESG, but we don't really use those silos internally."
Zenger · Aug 4, 2023 BlackRock Called Out For ‘ESG Facade’ After Naming Saudi Aramco Chief To Board The move raised several eyebrows across corporate and social media circles.
Fortune · Aug 1, 2023 Saudi Arabia has the most profitable company in the history of the world, and $3.2 trillion to invest by 2030. Who will say no to that tidal wave of cash? With its vast supply of oil money, the kingdom's flashy play for golf dominance is just the tip of the iceberg.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2023 ‘No poor person decides how they get photographed’ Cortona on the Move – an international festival of photography in Tuscany – features 26 exhibitions showcasing the work of documentary photographers. Here, artistic director Paolo Woods explains his theme
Zenger · Jul 17, 2023 BlackRock CEO Optimistic About Growing Demand For Cryptocurrencies Among Gold Investors Larry Fink cites potential for crypto to transcend currency fluctuations and highlights broad-based global interest.
Fortune · Jul 14, 2023 Jeremy Siegel says we are in a 'Goldilocks economy' and the Fed doesn't need to raise interest rates anymore “It’s a Goldilocks economy—strong economic growth and falling inflation,” the veteran market watcher told CNBC Friday.
Ballotpedia · Jul 11, 2023 Financial Services Committee to hold four ESG hearings this week 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.
Fortune · Jul 6, 2023 Bitcoin hits 14-month high after BlackRock’s Larry Fink calls it an 'international asset' in TV interview The cryptocurrency surpassed the 52-week high it hit just weeks ago.
Fortune · Jul 5, 2023 Larry Fink says ‘crypto is digitizing gold’ and that BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF could help make the sector ‘more democratized’ The world’s largest asset manager filed an application with the SEC for a spot Bitcoin ETF in June.