Asset Managers
The latest news on top asset managers, including updates on mergers and acquisitions, as well as new investment strategies and fund offerings.
Vanguard Nabs Top Fidelity, JPMorgan Researchers
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinAndy Reed and Fiona Greig focus on investor behavior and household finance, respectively; they join Vanguard's Investment Strategy Group.
August 11, 2022
Thiel-Backed Firm Debuts Anti-ESG ETFThe Strive U.S. Energy fund, which aims to "unshackle" energy firms from climate concerns, has the support of billionaire investor Peter Thiel.
August 09, 2022
Vanguard Steals BlackRock Crown for World's Biggest Bond ETFWhile BlackRock still has the most fixed-income ETF assets, four of the top five largest funds are Vanguard products.
August 09, 2022
BlackRock Strategists: Move Toward High-Quality Bonds"We prefer investment grade credit over equities ... with higher volatility taking shape," the BlackRock Investment Institute said.
August 09, 2022
Wall Street Is Failing Women in RetirementNew efforts from BlackRock and others are laudable, but still miss the mark because they're being shaped by decades of misperceptions.
August 05, 2022
Pimco Clients Pull $29B as Rate Hikes Hit Bond Funds"Pimco is in the eye of the Fed hike storm and will likely be a much smaller company when all is said and done," said Bloomberg's Eric Balchunas.
August 04, 2022
BlackRock to Shutter Russia ETF That Once Held $800 MillionThe firm says it expects the full liquidation of the first major Russia-focused ETF in the U.S. to take "an extended period of time."
August 04, 2022
12 Best & Worst Broker-Dealers: Q2 Earnings, 2022In the worst quarter for the S&P 500 since 2020, four big BDs reported earnings growth.