Feb 20 (Reuters) - Top asset manager BlackRock ( BLK )

said on Thursday it had resumed stewardship engagements with

companies after reviewing new guidance from the U.S. Securities

and Exchange Commission.

In a statement a BlackRock ( BLK ) representative confirmed its

temporary pause on the talks with companies as it assessed the

guidance.

The regulator requires more disclosures from fund firms when

they pressure portfolio companies over certain environmental,

social or governance (ESG) matters.