# Influence of global asset managers and shareholders > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/influence-of-global-asset-managers-and-shareholders > Updated: 2026-08-25T09:03:18.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Recent reports highlight the significant role of large-scale asset managers and investment funds in global corporate ownership. Regulatory filings show major entities like The Vanguard Group, Inc. maintaining substantial holdings in various international companies, including Prologis, Inc. and Bodycote plc. Other disclosures involve interests in companies such as Advanced Medical Solutions Group PLC and Meta Wolf AG. This concentration of ownership is part of a broader trend described by political economist Werner Rügemer regarding the rise of ‘invisible shareholders’. He notes that asset managers such as BlackRock and Vanguard have become dominant forces in economic decision-making, utilizing capital to acquire massive stakes in major technology, defense, pharmaceutical, and energy firms. This shift is attributed to financial deregulation in the United States during the 1990s and further expanded in Europe following the 2008 financial crisis. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-25: BlackRock and Vanguard lead rise of invisible global shareholders Economist Werner Rügemer highlights the growing dominance of asset managers like BlackRock and Vanguard, who control significant stakes in major global tech, defense, and energy corporations. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/blackrock-and-vanguard-lead-rise-of-invisible-global-shareholders ### 2026-08-12: Various corporations report regulatory share dealings and asset values A series of regulatory filings reveal significant share acquisitions and holdings by major entities including The Vanguard Group, Lubanco Pte. Ltd., and various European corporations. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kontron-ag-manager-hannes-niederhauser-acquires-shares --- Cite as: Influence of global asset managers and shareholders. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/influence-of-global-asset-managers-and-shareholders