BlackRock Reaches Settlement With Tennessee

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.
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.
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.
Tennessee, BlackRock settle lawsuit over ESG case
The settlement ends a lawsuit that was originally filed in December 2023 by the state of Tennessee under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act. The suit alleged that BlackRock overstated the financial benefits of ESG-related strategies and didn’t adequately disclose its integration of ESG 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.
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