BlackRock’s second quarter earnings went up US$214m from a year ago and up US$9m compared to the prior quarter, to US$432m. The gains largely reflect the benefits of an acquisition (of Boston Global Investors) and improved markets, according to the firm. AUM totaled US$3trn as of June 30, down 6% or US$213bn since 31 March 2010. The firm also saw…
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