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BlackRock's Multiple Roles in Bailout Draw Scrutiny

Money manager faces conflict of interest calls

By Jason Farago, Newser Staff

Posted May 19, 2009 7:46 AM CDT

(Newser) – Most financial firms have suffered in recent years, but money manager BlackRock is thriving. The firm manages $1.3 trillion for hedge funds, governments, and other big clients, but it's also been tapped to help the Fed with foundering companies like AIG and Freddie Mac.... Read full story »

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