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The BlackRock Effect: A Deep Dive into the World’s Largest Asset Manager
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In this week’s episode of Retire in Texas, Darryl Lyons, CEO and Co-Founder of PAX Financial Group, tackles the topic of BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, and its everchanging role in the financial world. Darryl shares insights into BlackRock’s influence on global markets, its relationship with government entities, and its controversial engagement with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
Through candid storytelling, Darryl explains how BlackRock’s policies have impacted PAX Financial’s client portfolios and the broader investment community. The episode also touches on the importance of maintaining trust and transparency in financial partnerships, and how PAX Financial continues to engage with BlackRock while monitoring their evolving strategies.
Key show highlights include:
The role of BlackRock as a major asset manager and its relationship with global governments.
How ESG initiatives and climate-focused investing have impacted investors.
The story behind BlackRock's involvement in major events such as the 2008 financial crisis and the Covid-19 response.
The implications of BlackRock's voting rights on behalf of investors in major corporations.
A behind-the-scenes look at how PAX Financial engages with BlackRock for client portfolios.
Darryl’s key takeaway: "Trust but verify" when it comes to BlackRock's investment strategies.
Tune in to hear Darryl's perspective on BlackRock’s future and what it means for your investments. For more resources, visit www.paxfinancialgroup.com. If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to share it with a friend!
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Resources:
Who owns Blackrock? | The Motley Fool
https://www.economist.com/briefing/2024/09/19/america-is-becoming-less-woke?utm_campaign=a.the-economist-today&utm_medium=email.internal-newsletter.np&utm_source=salesforce-marketing-cloud&utm_term=9/23/2024&utm_id=1926435
Blackrock's former sustainable investing chief says ESG is a dangerous placebo (cnbc.com)
2024 Investment Stewardship Voting Spotlight (blackrock.com)
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