BlackRock opens high income/lower risk European strategy
BlackRock has responded to investor demand for high-income and lower-risk opportunities with the unveiling of an alternative European strategy.
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BlackRock launches event-driven fund
BlackRock has launched a new event-driven fund in Europe managed by its global head of event-driven equity Mark McKenna and his team of seven.
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BlackRock launches multi-factor ETF trio
BlackRock has added to its smart beta capability with a triple ETF launch.
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BlackRock expands tech capability with robo-adviser deal
BlackRock, the world’s largest fund manager, has ventured further into the digital wealth management space with the acquisition of robo-adviser FutureAdvisor.
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European ETPs see strongest year-to-date inflows since 2008
European equity exchange-traded products have enjoyed their strongest inflows year-to-date since the financial crisis, a BlackRock study has revealed.
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ETFs surge in Europe to record high
ETFs and ETPs listed in Europe are gathering net new assets 13% faster than in previous years, according to research consultancy ETFGI.
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Inflows into ETFs see record first half despite market volatilty
Strong inflows into exchange traded funds (ETFs) this year, which have grown during the recent market volatility, has underscored the growing strategic role the products are playing in investor portfolios, according to industry observers.
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HEAD-TO-HEAD: BlackRock Asian Dragon vs Investec Asian Equity
China’s central bank announced a cut in its benchmark interest rate on 10 May, the third reduction since last November, in attempt to combat an economic slowdown and relieve deflationary pressures.
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Fixed income supply can’t meet epic demand, says BlackRock
Ageing populations have created incredible demand from pension funds and insurance companies for long-dated assets, but the supply falls way short, according to Rick Rieder, BlackRock’s chief investment officer of fixed income fundamental portfolios.
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Assets in ETF industry set to overtake hedge funds
Assets invested in the global ETF/ETP industry will surpass those in the world’s hedge fund industry during the current quarter, according to a report from independent research and consultancy firm ETFGI.
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BlackRock buys 11% of Patient Capital
BlackRock has added to the wave of cash flowing into the Woodford Patient Capital Trust with the purchase of an 11% stake.
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BlackRock appoints Izawa as Japan head
BlackRock has appointed Yoshiyuki Izawa as chairman and country head of Japan.