The recent surge in popularity of commodities ETFs and the lack of understanding as to how they work is making them an "easy target" for criticism, according to ETF Securities (ETFS).

iShares has launched the first ETF providing liquid exposure to the European high yield debt market.

iShares has released the first ETF providing single-country exposure to New Zealand, listing the fund on NYSE Arca.

Cost is the main consideration for investors when choosing ETFs, with over 60% of current ETF users citing low-cost as a 'very important' factor, according to Morningstar.

Société Générale Corporate and Investment Banking (SGCIB) has appointed John Craven as head of professional client relationships for exchange-traded products (ETPs).

Credit Suisse has unveiled its ‘new generation' of ETFs, with the launch of 13 swap-backed funds on the SIX Swiss Exchange.

The international derivatives exchange Eurex is listing options based on a range of six Lyxor ETFs, providing exposure to the emerging markets.

The surge in the demand for gold over the second quarter was fuelled by the growing use of ETFs, the World Gold Council says.

New York-based asset manager Van Eck Global has released an ETF providing exposure to small-cap stocks in India.

Nizam Hamid has left his role as head of sales strategy for iShares Europe to join Lyxor Asset Management, ETFM understands.