Larry Fink
American billionaire businessman
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| March 2025 | Commented on the return of protectionism following weeks of poor performance by US stocks during the Donald Trump administration. |
| April 2024 | Forbes estimated Larry Fink's net worth at a significant level, highlighting his success in the investment management industry. |
| 2022 | The Guardian named Larry Fink one of the US' top 'climate villains' due to BlackRock's continued involvement in activities contributing to deforestation. |
| 2022 | Larry Fink wrote an open letter emphasizing corporate transformation towards a net-zero world, challenging companies to lead in climate action. |
| December 2021 | BlackRock, led by Larry Fink, partnered with a Saudi asset manager to purchase and lease back gas pipelines to Saudi Aramco for $15.5 billion, despite Fink's vocal stance on climate change. |
| 2020 | Announced environmental sustainability as a core goal for BlackRock's future investment decisions in his annual open letter. Explained how climate will become a driver in economics and revealed plans to cut ties with investments involving thermal coal and high environmental risk. |
| 2020 | During the coronavirus pandemic, the Federal Reserve turned to BlackRock to help purchase distressed securities. |
| 2019 | Honored with the Charles Schwab Financial Innovation Award, celebrating his innovative approaches in the financial sector. |
| 2019 | Fink and his wife bought 27 acres of land from North Salem's deputy supervisor Peter Kamenstein for $5.4 million, expanding their property holdings. |
| 2019 | In his annual open letter, urged companies and CEOs to step into a leadership vacuum and tackle social and political issues when governments fail to address them. |
| 2018 | Wrote an annual open letter to CEOs calling for corporations to play an active role in improving the environment, working to better their communities, and increasing workforce diversity. |
| 2018 | Ranked #28 on the Forbes list of The World's Most Powerful People. |
| October 2018 | Cancelled plans to attend an investment conference in Saudi Arabia after the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. |
| September 2018 | Larry Fink was confronted onstage by an activist from Code Pink at the Yahoo Finance All Markets Summit, challenging his company's investments in weapon manufacturers despite his previous statement about corporate social responsibility. |
| 2016 | Awarded the UCLA Medal, recognizing his outstanding contributions to academia and professional excellence. |
| 2016 | Received the ABANA Achievement Award in New York City. By this year, BlackRock had $5 trillion under management with 12,000 employees in 27 countries. |
| December 2016 | Joined a business forum assembled by then president-elect Donald Trump to provide strategic and policy advice on economic issues. |
| 2015 | Fink was honored with the Appeal of Conscience Award, highlighting his professional achievements and ethical leadership. |
| 2015 | Received the Americas Society Gold Medal, acknowledging his impact in international business and cross-cultural relations. |
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