BlackRock Inc., the world's largest asset manager, has resumed its investment stewardship meetings with companies after briefly pausing to review new Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) guidelines. The pause allowed the firm to assess stricter requirements placed on influencing the conduct of invested companies. The SEC's new guidance could treat investors aiming to shape environmental, social, or political matters more like activist hedge funds. As a result, asset managers may face more disclosure and regulatory scrutiny if they push for specific corporate actions.



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