Fixed income demand boosts BlackRock but lower fees weigh on earnings

Record organic asset growth

David Brenchley
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US asset management giant BlackRock saw a record annualised organic asset growth rate of 9% in Q2, driven by record-breaking fixed income and cash activity, but other factors contributed to a 3% earnings per share (EPS) decrease, the company said on Friday.

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