Investing giant Blackstone Group LP asked outside fund managers over the weekend to detail their ownership in companies that make or sell guns, requesting the information by Sunday night, according to people familiar with the matter. Security firm Blackstone has sent a request to outside fund managers asking for information on their stakes in companies manufacturing or selling guns . The emailed query was sent over the weekend to around a dozen hedge funds Blackstone is currently investing in . The asset manager has reportedly taken steps in the past to cut its exposure to gunmakers .
Security firm Blackstone has sent a request to outside fund managers asking for information on their stakes in companies manufacturing or selling guns . The emailed query was sent over the weekend to around a dozen hedge funds Blackstone is currently investing in . The asset manager has reportedly taken steps in the past to cut its exposure to gunmakers .