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Vanguard and BlackRock get biggest inflows.
Low rates, fees equal losses for most VA money market subaccounts.
Some closed-end income funds still trade at a discount.
Two industry observers question the benefits of how the deal is structured.
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LendingRobot allows planners to create client accounts with unique risk and investment profiles.
Some argue that company-sponsored plans, viewed as the holy grail of asset management, are greatly in need of more options.
The category has had a strong year, but that doesn't scare some financial advisers.
Emerging markets the engine behind most growth now.
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World's largest provider of exchange-traded funds is cutting prices across its core ETFs in anticipation of a new U.S. rule.
Investors exit as the manager sticks to his guns.
No more commissions for 18 BlackRock ETFs.
