BlackRock CEO Fink warns companies need to change or risk losing firm's support

'New model of shareholder engagement'

Jayna Rana
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Larry Fink, chief executive of BlackRock Investment Management, the world's largest asset manager, has told companies they risk losing the firm's support unless they contribute to society as well as delivering good financial performance.

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