Tennessee, BlackRock Settle ESG Case

BlackRock agrees to new ESG disclosures in Tennessee settlement
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced a settlement with BlackRock on Friday, resolving allegations that the asset manager misled customers regarding the role of ESG factors in its investment practices.
BlackRock Reaches Settlement With Tennessee Over ESG Strategy
Tennessee said it settled a lawsuit with BlackRock Inc. after accusing the world’s largest money manager of allegedly breaching consumer protection laws by making “misleading” statements about its ESG investment strategy.
BlackRock, Tennessee settle lawsuit over firm’s ‘misleading’ ESG strategy
The lawsuit accused the firm of making “misleading” statements on how strongly ESG goals drove its investments.
Tennessee Attorney General settles ESG dispute with BlackRock
(Reuters) -Republican-led Tennessee and asset manager BlackRock settled a dispute over the company's use of ESG factors in its investment decisions, according to a statement by the state's Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti on Friday.
Tennessee AG Secures Settlement with BlackRock Over Alleged Misuse of ESG in Investment Strategies
Tennessee AG Skrmetti settles with BlackRock over ESG disclosures, ensuring transparency and fidelity to investors' interests.
BlackRock Settles ESG Disclosure Dispute with Tennessee Attorney General
BlackRock, the worlds largest asset manager with $11.6 trillion under management, has reached a settlement with Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti over its use of sustainable-investment factors.
Tennessee drops BlackRock ESG suit after asset manager agrees concessions
The state’s Republican attorney-general Jonathan Skrmetti sued BlackRock in 2023, accusing the money manager of violating consumer protection laws and taking an inconsistent approach about whether it prioritised ESG considerations over investment returns.
Tennessee announces settlement with BlackRock over ESG practices
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced a settlement with BlackRock (BLK), resolving allegations that the company misled
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