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An Athena Bitcoin ATM in Phoenix, Arizona, on Wednesday. Crypto advocates are taking a victory lap as the vast amounts of money they poured into the U.S. elections yielded huge dividends, from Donald Trump's reelection to downballot wins for politicians friendly to the sector.
BUSINESS / Markets
Nov 11, 2024
Bitcoin breaks $81,000 as token becomes totem for new Trump era
Trump's decisive victory in the presidential election has prompted celebratory chest-thumping from the digital-asset industry.
Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia’s crown prince
BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 28, 2024
Wall Street and tech royalty fly to Saudi event amid Mideast war
International executives attending will have to contend with a region rocked by geopolitical tensions.
The top three U.S. money managers — State Street, Vanguard, and BlackRock — have dramatically reduced support for environmental and social proposals.
BUSINESS / Markets
Sep 23, 2024
Big three money managers cut support for climate proposals
Total shareholder support for environmental and social resolutions fell to about 19% during the latest proxy season from roughly 22% in the year-earlier period.
Investing in Japanese stocks becomes harder if the yen continues to weaken, head of Japan active investments at BlackRock warns.
BUSINESS / Markets
May 13, 2024
BlackRock warns weak yen deters foreigners from Japan stocks
The Nikkei 225 has declined more than 6% amid concerns the currency is becoming a liability for domestic consumer spending and import costs.
The decisions by JPMorgan and State Street to quit a global investor coalition will collectively remove trillions of dollars from efforts to coordinate Wall Street action on climate change.
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 16, 2024
JPMorgan and State Street quit climate group as BlackRock steps back
Financial firms have faced growing pressure from Republican politicians over their membership in such groups.
New Zealand already generates more than 80% of its electricity from renewable sources, and aspires to reach 100% by 2030.
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 8, 2023
New Zealand ties up with BlackRock in drive for fully green power
The deal will supercharge efforts by New Zealand to become one of the first countries in the world to achieve a 100% renewable electricity supply.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 16, 2023
ESG investing gains followers and triggers a ferocious debate
New business concerns demand new investment strategies such as with ESG guidelines, but traditionalists are pushing back.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 11, 2020
Climate activists invade BlackRock office in Paris, demanding firm exit from fossil fuels
Dozens of climate activists invaded U.S. asset manager BlackRock's office in central Paris on Monday, calling for the fund to pull out of fossil fuel investments.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 28, 2019
BlackRock data leak affecting thousands also ensnared Envestnet advisers
Financial advisers served by technology provider Envestnet Inc. were among the thousands affected by a data leak at BlackRock Inc., the world's largest asset manager.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Sep 5, 2018
BlackRock sees 'silver lining' when Bank of Japan tapers funds for ETFs
Some investors are worried about the market impact when the Bank of Japan decides to wind back an extraordinary yearslong program of support for the country's stock market, but the world's largest money manager sees less reason for concern.
BUSINESS / Economy
Feb 23, 2016
As overseas investors flee Japan, BlackRock places bets
As foreign investors flee Tokyo stocks, the world's largest asset manager says the move by the Bank of Japan that spooked the market will be one of the main things that pushes it back up.

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Construction takes place on the Takanawa Gateway Convention Center in Tokyo, slated to open in 2025.
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