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All Schwab’s bond ETFs now cost just 3 basis points
The company is cutting fees on two fixed-income exchange-traded funds.
BlackRock, State Street among asset managers closing ESG funds
Fund companies unwound more than two dozen ESG funds this year, according to Morningstar data.
High-yield debt issuance to accelerate, says BlackRock
Global issuance for leveraged loans and high-yield bonds jumped to over $40 billion this month.
Bitcoin ETF approval will spark a battle for lowest fees
With the products looking similar, fees will be the difference.
What proxy votes show about how dead ESG is
Support is down among big fund companies, but they haven't really changed their stances, and they're far from leading on sustainability issues.
BlackRock backs fewer proposals on climate, social issues
The fund company supported almost 7% of proposals in the 12 months ended in June, down from 22% in the year-earlier period.
Social Security’s crucial role shadowed by new doubts
Crisis of confidence in the program is prompting many to claim benefits early.
BlackRock among holders of embattled China bonds
Investors fear a missed payment, so which other firms are exposed?
BlackRock, MSCI probed by lawmakers over China investments
Congressional committee is investigating whether the asset managers facilitated investments into blacklisted firms.
State Street cuts fees on $78bn of ETFs in its core line
The firm reduced fees by as much as half on its low-cost Portfolio ETFs, which are for buy-and-hold investors.
“Our glass is half empty” — why your clients are worried
It's not just older workers who are concerned about their ability to save for retirement.
BlackRock slammed for appointing oil firm CEO to board
NYC comptroller says the asset manager's shareholders 'expect climate-competent, not climate-conflicted, directors.'
Global bond ETF AUM passes $2 trillion milestone, doubling in just 4 years
Exponential growth has propelled and transformed the market says BlackRock.
BlackRock bringing proxy-voting choice to retail investors in its largest ETF
More than three million shareholder accounts in BlackRock's iShares Core S&P 500 ETF will be able to vote.
Are we set for a bonds bonanza?
BlackRock hails once-in-a-generation opportunity as advisor urges investors not to forget long-term goals.
House GOP members probe ESG policies at BlackRock, Vanguard
Republican lawmakers fired off letters to financial industry giants warning their efforts to combat climate change could violate antitrust law.
BlackRock wants to slash costs of trading bitcoin
But will the SEC agree that the asset manager’s refiled application will facilitate the democratization of crypto trading?
SEC’s rejection of BlackRock bitcoin ETF unlikely to derail eventual approval
Rejection screams 'we're ready to approve,' says financial planner.
Campaign against ESG isn’t dissuading asset managers
Regulatory changes, social pressure and demand from clients are keeping fund companies focused on ESG, according to a survey.
BlackRock bitcoin ETF has crypto fans wondering about change of course at SEC
Given the three dozen others that have filed for a bitcoin ETF without success, ETF watchers are wondering if BlackRock has an inside track to gain approval.
