Over the past two years, BlackRock has begun to shift its investment strategy, placing a much greater emphasis on environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors and boosting the presence of ESG funds in its portfolios.
In a newly released issue brief, the Institute for Pension Fund Integrity delves into the steps that BlackRock and its founder Larry Fink have taken to arrive at this point, and examines the consequences that this shift will have on investments — particularly public pension funds. Some major takeaways include:
Transition to a High-Fee Forecast
