Exchange-traded products
HSBC lists physical Russia ETF as noise around swap-based ETFs grows louder
HSBC's head of ETFs says the bank has no plans to create swap-based products and there should be steps to make structures clearer to investors.
ETF providers hit back at 'hearsay' in the press and regulator concerns about synthetic ETFs
ETF providers have been angered by the continuing focus on synthetic ETFs by regulators such as the Bank of England and the IMF. But they are particularly concerned about the bad press coverage.
'Investor uncertainty' dampening new ETF investment in Europe
Events in peripheral Europe and slow growth in other developed markets have left many investors sitting on cash or maintaining current ETF positions
Ossiam enters European ETF market with listings in France, Germany, Italy and London
Paris-based exchange-traded funds provider Ossiam will finish its first round of listings in London next week
Lack of rebate fees poses challange to Asia ETF market
The price of advice
Source lists EMEA ETF on London Stock Exchange
Source ETF provides exposure to Europe, the Middle East and Africa, including Russia and South Africa, which have strong growth stories
Risk India: ETFs set to grow in India, but regulators wary of systemic risk
A panel of experts at the Risk India conference in Mumbai believes the ETF market is set for growth in India, but expressed concern about synthetic products
Sponsored statement: State Street
Gold – A unique asset class
Sponsored statement: HSBC
Back to basics
Sponsored statement: Credit Suisse
Building balance – a new generation of ETFs
State Street launches 12 ETFs in Switzerland
State Street launches 12 ETFs in Switzerland
Sponsored feature: Deutsche Bank X-trackers ETFs
Asian ETFs uncovered
Stoxx indexes offer investors enhanced access to infrastructure sector
Stoxx has launched an index that provides investors with enhanced exposure to infrastructure, the alternative asset class that has increased in popularity among investors with its stable returns in the medium to long term
Dealers fight back amid ETF regulatory scrutiny
Holding back the regulatory tide
ETF players plan association to counter regulatory concerns
Lyxor and Deutsche Bank invite other European ETF providers to join a conference call next week to discuss the setting up of a new industry body
BAML offers Pairs exposure strategy for equities and ETFs
BAML offers Pairs exposure strategy for equities and ETFs
ETF Securities capitalises on commodities
Capitalising on commodities
Source ETF takes tactical approach to accessing volatility
Source has joined the flood of product and index providers coming to market with solutions for accessing volatility without the costs associated with holding a long-term position in the asset class
More ETF regulation expected following BIS, FSB and IMF scrutiny
In the week that three intergovernmental bodies turned their focus on the ETF industry, market participants say they see more regulation ahead
FSB concerned about counterparty and liquidity risk in ETF market
FSB warns of counterparty risk due to rapid growth of synthetic ETF market; also expresses concern about on-demand liquidity in stressed conditions, particularly linked with vertically integrated providers.
ETF roundup
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