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A new report asks whether the products have the potential to spark another crisis despite being created at the urging of the SEC to reduce risk.

The firm’s complicated relationship with these fees is indicative of the industry’s overall struggle to find a balance between appropriate compensation and transparency.

The average expense ratio among the leading 20 is nearly 40 basis points cheaper than what investors paid on average last year.

Outstanding options riding the world’s most heavily traded government debt product are near the highest level this year.

Clients won't be taxed as the result of a deal if they hold the shares in ETFs or index mutual funds.

New products give institutional investors a fresh way to exploit the rise of machines.

The firm is snapping up five- and 10-year notes as it predicts slowing inflation and trade tensions will push the Fed to lower its benchmark 75 basis points.

The custodial bank says it has reimbursed the affected clients with interest.

Ukraine, Nigeria and Kazakhstan offer opportunities because local developments dominate the direction of their markets, the M&G fund manager said.

Many relatively straightforward products have boosted their holdings of lower-rated bonds and emerging markets to juice returns.