At Blackstone, transparency and disclosure are fundamental to the way we do business. We strive at all times to ensure that our investors, unitholders, employees, portfolio companies and all parties with whom we do business can rely on us to operate in a responsible and ethical manner. Our deep commitment to professionalism, fairness and integrity is described in our Guiding Principles.
All of our asset management and advisory businesses, including our investment funds, are registered with the relevant regulatory bodies in multiple jurisdictions.
International Operations
For additional information regarding transparency and disclosure with respect to certain international operations, please consult:
Organizations
Blackstone has been an active participant in industry-led efforts to improve transparency and disclosure and promote the highest standards of responsible investing.
Disclosures
As a publicly traded company, The Blackstone Group files extensive information with the SEC about its operations and financial performance. Please consult the Corporate Governance page of our website for the relevant corporate governance documents.
All of our asset management and advisory businesses, including our investment funds, are registered with the relevant regulatory bodies in multiple jurisdictions.
- All of our investing units (Private Equity, Real Estate, GSO and Blackstone Alternative Asset Management) conduct business through SEC-registered investment advisers.
- Blackstone Advisory Services, Park Hill and Park Hill Real Estate are broker-dealers registered with the SEC and members of FINRA.
- The Blackstone Group International Limited, our London-based entity, is registered with the U.K. Financial Services Authority.
- The Blackstone Group (HK) Limited, our Hong Kong-based entity, is registered with the Hong Kong SFC.
International Operations
For additional information regarding transparency and disclosure with respect to certain international operations, please consult:
We strongly encourage the managements of Blackstone’s portfolio companies to share best practices in corporate governance and transparency through regular Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) conferences and networking opportunities.
Organizations
Blackstone has been an active participant in industry-led efforts to improve transparency and disclosure and promote the highest standards of responsible investing.
- Private Equity Council – Blackstone is a founding member of the U.S. Private Equity Council (PEC), a trade organization representing the industry. Working with the PEC in 2009, Blackstone helped craft a set of Guidelines for Responsible Investment that incorporate environmental, health, safety, labor, governance and social issues into investment decision-making decisions and ownership activities.
- The Walker Report – In 2007, Blackstone joined an effort led by Sir David Walker and the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA) to craft Guidelines for Disclosure and Transparency in Private Equity. The resulting “Walker Report” made specific recommendations for improving the level of public disclosure by private equity firms operating in the United Kingdom. Blackstone voluntarily conforms to those recommendations.
- Broad European Initiatives – Blackstone is actively involved in similar initiatives across Europe, including those that are currently being undertaken by the European Venture Capital Association (EVCA), Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and the German Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVK).