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  • market volatility prompt us equity correction

    market volatility prompt us equity correction

    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 tools up advisers for fee based move

    BlackRock tools up advisers for fee based move

    BlackRock has rolled out an online transitioning tool for advisers planning to move to a fee-based model ahead of RDR.

  • fed and ecb policy to drive markets doll

    fed and ecb policy to drive markets doll

    Policy meetings by the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank both left current policy unchanged but both are hinting at future policy changes.

  • policy clarity needed spur equity revival

    policy clarity needed spur equity revival

    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.

  • blackrocks winship to take on global ab ret

    blackrocks winship to take on global ab ret

    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.

  • Turnill lead role Blackrock global equity fund

    Turnill lead role Blackrock global equity fund

    Richard Turnill is to solely run the BlackRock Global Equity Fund as co-manager Andrew Williamson-Jones is to leave the firm.

  • mirabaud hires ex blackrock em head tubbs

    mirabaud hires ex blackrock em head tubbs

    Swiss asset manager Mirabaud has recruited former-BlackRock GEM co-head Daniel Tubbs to manage a new emerging markets Ucits fund.

  • fed policy will encourage next risk on phase

    fed policy will encourage next risk on phase

    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.

  • blackrock eyes expansion hildebrand

    blackrock eyes expansion hildebrand

    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.

  • bob dolls funds under review

    bob dolls funds under review

    Morningstar OBSR has placed BlackRock’s US Dynamic Fund and its offshore equivalent, BlackRock Global Funds US Flexible Equity, under review following news manager Bob Doll is to retire.

  • scrimgeour leaves blackrock after 25 years

    scrimgeour leaves blackrock after 25 years

    Michelle Scrimgeour has left BlackRock after a quarter of a century to step in as group risk director for M&G Investments.

  • us economy fragile but still holding together Doll

    us economy fragile but still holding together Doll

    Weaker-than-expected job data and a decline in equity and commodity prices contributed to a fall in US stock prices but Bob Doll still sees reasons to be cheerful.