'Massive Flows Of American Capital' Into China Put BlackRock, MSCI In Congressional Crosshairs
Portfolio Pulse from AJ Fabino
BlackRock Inc (NYSE:BLK) and MSCI Inc (NYSE:MSCI) are under investigation by a U.S. Congressional committee for allegedly facilitating investments to Chinese companies accused of human rights violations or aiding China’s military. BlackRock, with over $9 trillion in managed assets, is scrutinized for investing over $429 million in controversial Chinese companies across five funds with the help of MSCI. The committee alleges that these actions escalate the national security threat and undermine American values.
August 04, 2023 | 9:25 am
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BlackRock is under investigation for allegedly facilitating investments to controversial Chinese companies, which could potentially harm its reputation and investor trust.
The investigation puts BlackRock's reputation at risk, which could lead to a loss of investor trust and potentially impact its stock negatively in the short term.
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MSCI is under investigation for allegedly helping BlackRock invest in controversial Chinese companies, which could potentially harm its reputation and investor trust.
The investigation puts MSCI's reputation at risk, which could lead to a loss of investor trust and potentially impact its stock negatively in the short term.
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