BlackRocks loss of ETF market share to Vanguard is a missed opportunity that could ultimately be responsible for its lagging share price, according to an analyst note by influential US firm Bernstein Research.
Ignis has hired a product specialist from BlackRock and a sales director from Deutsche Asset Management as it continues to expand its third-party distribution.
Equity markets are up and bond yields are down but Bob Doll says this is overshadowed by weak market confidence and reliance in policy makers whose actions cannot be predicted.
While describing the US economy as being “in a soft patch” Bob Doll explains why he thinks that any negative news is still outweighed by the positives.
BlackRock has rolled out an online transitioning tool for advisers planning to move to a fee-based model ahead of RDR.
Policy meetings by the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank both left current policy unchanged but both are hinting at future policy changes.
Bob Doll reiterates his positive view on US equities explaining why investors should not, however, expect a smooth ride and that politicians have as much say in its future direction as markets themselves do.
BlackRock has launched a global absolute return bond fund within its Luxembourg Sicav Range, to be managed by Ian Winship its head of sterling fundamental fixed income team.
Richard Turnill is to solely run the BlackRock Global Equity Fund as co-manager Andrew Williamson-Jones is to leave the firm.
Swiss asset manager Mirabaud has recruited former-BlackRock GEM co-head Daniel Tubbs to manage a new emerging markets Ucits fund.
Bob Doll explains why he thinks the cyclical bull market for US equities remains intact although Bernanke’s next policy announcements will be crucial in driving the next phase of ‘risk on’ investing.
Former Swiss central banker Philipp Hildebrand is to join BlackRock as vice chairman in October, in a move that signals the asset managers’ intentions to continue ex-US expansion.
