Tag: BlackRock

ESG proxy voting is rapidly emerging as a tool that shareholders are using to find a balance between profit maximisation and social impact. With environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns in the limelight, the traditional boardroom proxy vote, once a mere formality, is now a powerful instrument for change.

Overall there were five new unicorns announced across all sectors in September 2023 with one being FinTech, a 20% share of new unicorns. Kin Insurance,...

BlackRock has stepped into the eco-friendly investment arena, unveiling its latest Climate Transition-Focused Private Debt Fund.

Plum, the leading smart money app, has rolled out a groundbreaking product named ‘Plum Interest’ that promises to revolutionise how users in the UK...

DMALINK, a renowned name in the FinTech realm, recently celebrated a significant milestone. The firm successfully concluded its crowdfunding campaign on the Seedrs platform, raising an impressive £437,404, a feat even more commendable considering it exceeded their initial target of £425,010.

African-founded mobility FinTech Moove has announced a new funding round, securing a total amount of $76m.

Arsenal football player Jorginho, known for his midfield prowess on the pitch, has turned his hand to financial investments, becoming a founding investor in Gather, a budding FinTech start-up.

BNY Mellon, a pillar in the world of global investments, has expanded its executive team with the appointment of Meaghan Muldoon.

ACA Group, a governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) firm within financial services, has announced the appointment of Patrick Olson as CEO.

Investment funds claiming to be green or socially responsible are being used by major investment firms to invest millions of pounds into fossil fuel companies, according to a new report.