'A new model for corporate governance': BlackRock boss calls on all firms to set out social and environmental strategy

James Murray
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In a landmark letter chief executive at the world's largest asset manager warns firms can only fulfil their potential if they have a 'sense of purpose'

The chief executive of the world's largest asset management firm yesterday wrote to many of the world's largest listed firms to call for a revolution in how they engage with shareholders and tackle environmental,...

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