Franklin Resources Inc. is one of the “best-positioned asset managers in this environment” of expected 12(b)-1 fee reform, according to a stock report issued today by FBR Capital Markets.
Offerings from American Funds, Fidelity Investments and The Vanguard Group Inc. had the biggest net outflows last year, according to Morningstar Inc.
American Funds No. 1, but some surprises on the list as well
Survey reveals deep mistrust of equity markets; a third of respondents fully in cash
With investors finally returning to the stock market, the last thing financial advisers and fund managers need right now is an industry scandal. But according to reports, that may be exactly what they're facing.
Fund giant launching new offerings in bid to to diversify, reposition firm; 'caught short-suited'
Financial advisers are using the unexpected jump in interest rates to persuade clients that it's time to get out of long-term bonds.
With growing concerns about an increase in defaults among state and city governments, money managers are ratcheting up their efforts to reduce the levels of risk in their municipal bond portfolios.
OppenheimerFunds Inc. is moving away from traditional print ads and brochures to focus on new digital marketing strategies aimed at financial advisers.
Invesco Ltd. is poised to give BlackRock Inc. a run for its money as the world's biggest asset manager, according to Don Putnam, managing partner of Grail Partners LLC.
