Exchange-traded funds (ETFs)
ETFs: moving beyond the synthetic-versus-physical debate
Under the microscope
Start of 2012 sees surge in commodities ETF launches
A bumper crop
Editorial: The age of the scapegoat
Has the popularity of exchange-traded funds turned them into the new regulatory whipping boys?
Metals indexes give precious performance
It has been a good start to the year for industrial and precious metals, reflecting increasing optimism towards commodities. ETF providers have responded to bullish sentiments with the launch of both broad commodity- and sector-targeted funds
Alternatively weighted risk premium indexes gain momentum
Index providers and fund managers who have tended to focus on performance are seeing demand from investors for strategy indexes that focus on risk
Sovereign risk adjustments adds to demand for bond ETFs
Sovereign risk in Europe has taken on a whole new meaning since the onset of the eurozone crisis, so ETF providers are having to adapt
Proshares ETFs offer Tips for protection
Proshares rolls out ETFs offering exposure to the difference in yield between Treasuries and TIPS
Esma aims for the middle ground with draft ETF guidelines
European Securities and Markets Authority reveals its long-awaited consultation paper on Ucits exchange-traded funds
Adoboli pleads 'not guilty' to UBS fraud charges
Alleged 'rogue trader' enters plea at third hearing
State Street unveils global cloud technology for ETF servicing
State Street has expanded its servicing capabilities to enable daily ETF monitoring, from basket-creation through to trade processing and settlement
Inflows into exchange-traded products could rise 15% this year, says report
Lyxor reveals faltering asset flows for ETP market in 2011 but predicts a better year ahead as commodity-based products shine
New sector-specific ETFs tap demand for commodities
Lyxor and iShares find new ways to innovate with the launch of sector-specific commodity ETFs
Risk-reduction ETFs poised to gain ground
Market volatility is fuelling investor demand for exchange-traded funds based on risk control indexes
Ossiam offers the academic view for low volatility
Ossiam has launched a volatility-controlled exchange-traded fund that tracks the FTSE 100 Minimum Variance Index
Deutsche Bank rolls out series of MSCI and Australian interest rate ETFs in Hong Kong
Deutsche Bank’s latest exchange-traded fund launch on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange includes ETFs tapping into local equities from Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia as well as Australian interest rates
Hong Kong regulator approves new synthetic ETFs
The Hong Kong ETF market received a boost with the approval of more than a dozen synthetic ETFs – the first authorisation since local rule-makers toughened regulations over this asset class last year
Legal & General produces first index for Source commodity ETF
Legal & General Investment Management has created a commodity index that serves as the basis for a new ETF launched in partnership with Source
Lyxor launches targeted commodity sector ETFs covering agriculture and livestock
Four new ETFs narrow commodities access to offer focused exposure to specific commodity sectors
Editorial: The spotlight turns to funding
Editor's letter
Global X and the lure of niche exposures
Glittering Global
Atlas One looks beyond Latin America
Looking beyond LatAm
The lure of leveraged funds in China
Lof out loud
From Vix to VStoxx: decoupling volatility
Decoupling volatility