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Investment | 16 Sep 16
Five challenges and opportunities facing global asset managers
Prominent figures in the asset management industry give their views on the challenges and opportunities facing the sector at International Adviser’s Fund Links Forum 2016.
BlackRock launches ‘megatrends’ ETF range
BlackRock is launching four thematic exchange traded funds to capture what it says are investment opportunities created by global ‘megatrends’.
BlackRock launches Asia absolute return fund
BlackRock has launched the Strategic Funds Asia Pacific Absolute Return Fund, which will aim to exploit the region’s “under-appreciated areas of strength.”
US equities: If you can’t beat them, join them
European investors have been dismissing US equities as too expensive for a couple of years. But as the S&P 500 continues to outperform other equity markets, appetite for the asset class is again on the rise.
Emerging Markets | 23 Aug 16
BlackRock goes overweight EM
US fund management giant BlackRock has joined the ongoing shift into emerging markets by upgrading the asset class to overweight in its asset allocation outlook.