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In a move aimed at resolving legacy litigation risks associated with hedge fund management, Blackstone Alternative Asset Management has agreed to pay $18 million to settle a long-standing lawsuit with the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA). The agreement includes a potential for an additional $6 million payment if related litigation brought by public workers is dismissed. This settlement effectively concludes a multi-year dispute regarding investment performance and management practices.
This legal resolution comes as major asset managers face heightened scrutiny over fees and fiduciary duties; Blackstone recently surpassed $1 trillion in assets under management according to company earnings reports. Compared to peers, firms like KKR and Apollo Global Management have navigated similar pension-related legal challenges, though the $18 million figure is considered immaterial relative to Blackstone's quarterly net income, which frequently exceeds $1 billion per market data.
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