BlackRock

Assets topped $6 trillion as investors continue to move money into passively managed funds.

A spike in volatility and changes in U.S. tax law are some of the reasons why the firm says clients have moved their money in the quarter.

The continued ascendancy of low-cost passive funds puts pressure on compensation overall, particularly in active management.

Compensation levels rose approximately 7% last year despite mounting industry challenges.

The new data will allow retail investors to better compare active and passive funds.

The money manager is also offering pension and 401(k) plans that exclude firearms from employee retirement programs.

The offering will either directly lend to businesses or invest in the credit of companies facing distress.

Issuers and investors stand to benefit from the provision, which makes it easier for managers to select securities for their funds, but not without risk.

Portfolios will be selected based on machine learning and natural-language processing.

Some investors are demanding action on gun manufacturer and retailer stocks. Can financial advisors deliver?

The asset manager says its free tool for target date fund clients will "supplement the advisor conversation."

The new location will initially have 200 employees, most of which will be in areas like technology and wealth management.

Engagement with companies beyond the firearms industry is a better solution, Calvert Research says.

While investors have been won over by the promise of better returns than plain-vanilla funds, issuers can justify charging more for the additional complexity.

Investing in certain uptrends may pay off for clients.

Don’t worry about technology replacing advisors. On the contrary, use it to help fix the advisor shortage.

Credit Suisse said it will liquidate an ETP, effectively wiping out a fund whose market value topped $2 billion just three weeks ago.

From emerging technologies to new regulatory scrutiny, Aite Group analysts expect to see many firms redefine their business models in 2018.

The bank’s asset management business merged teams overseeing fundamental U.S. equity value and growth strategies.

The increase comes after a 2% to 4% cut in 2016 when the firm reported its first revenue decline since 2009.