Exchange-traded funds (ETFs)
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.
Capital gains tax provisions on QFII stalk China A-share ETFs
Fund managers active in offshore-listed China A-share ETFs say a 10% provision set aside for capital gains tax on A-share trading related to P-note issues is increasing tracking error for some funds. Meanwhile, others are ignoring the tax risk altogether…
Stoxx brings full transparency to ESG index construction
Stoxx brings full transparency to ESG index construction
iShares launches its first physically backed ETCs
iShares launches its first physically backed ETCs
Asian investors love liquidity but drawn to risk, says BarCap survey
Asian investors love liquidity but drawn to risk, says BarCap survey
Inflation-linked structured products attract UK investors as risk appetite recovers
Inflation-linked structured products attracting UK investors
RBS to launch UK small-cap ETN and ETF
RBS will list a collateralised ETN based on small-cap indexes in Frankfurt and an uncollateralised version in London. An ETF on the same underlying is also planned
ETFs
Crowded market
CSRC rules make it hard to tackle China ETF premium and tracking error issues
China conduit concerns
Institutional appetite grows for ETF products
Entry point
Japan disaster has broad impact across asset classes
Race to de-risk
Structured products versus ETFs: Which is best?
Blurring the boundaries
Technology vendor rankings 2011: The results
Technology triumphs
Short volatility exposures pose risks
A dangerous game
iShares launches first short-dated sterling corporate bond ETF on the LSE
iShares' latest fixed-income ETF gives investors a tool to manage duration risk and the potential for good returns
Video: BlackRock's Deborah Fuhr on ETF development in Asia
Retail and institutional investors have increasingly embraced exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in Asia as a component of their asset allocation strategies
FSA considers increased regulation for exchange-traded products
The UK's financial regulator is considering strengthening its regulation of all kinds of exchange-traded products because of their increasing complexity
Panic selling causes record spike in volumes in Japan ETFs
ETFs based on the MSCI Japan index have seen volumes reach unprecedented levels and large swings in volatility as investors digest events in Japan.
Deutsche Bank ETF gives investors returns from supporting charity
Deutsche Bank has taken its Global Fund Supporters ETF to London. The ETF provides exposure to those who support the charitable work of the Global Fund and in turn gives fees to the cause
Factor Advisors puts spread-trading ETFs on the menu
Factor Advisors has launched a series of ETFs which offers investors a streamlined and cost-effective approach to spread trading.