BlackRock settles lawsuit for 'misleading consumers'BY ANDREW MCKEAN | MONDAY, 20 JAN 2025 3:28PMBlackRock has reached a settlement in a lawsuit filed by the State of Tennessee, which alleged the asset manager misled consumers about how much its investment strategies were influenced by ESG considerations. Related News |
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