ETFs

Global ETF assets have grown to over $1trn marking a record high, according to research by BlackRock.

ETFlab has unveiled a fund tracking mortgage bonds on the Xetra platform of the Deutsche Boerse.

The exchange-traded product market in the US and Europe is expected to hit $1.2trn in assets under management in 2010, says Deutsche Bank.

ETFs are experiencing explosive product growth and offer untapped potential for institutional investors, according to a report by State Street Corporation.

UBS has released two ETFs tracking MSCI country and regional indices on the Xetra platform of the Deutsche Boerse.

ETF Securities (ETFS) has launched physically-backed platinum and palladium ETFs on NYSE Arca in the US.

ETF turnover on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) has risen by 56% to S$4.6bn in 2009, marking the third consecutive year for a record turnover.

Charles Schwab has unveiled a range of managed portfolios comprising ETFs, available through a fee-based advisory programme in the US.

PowerShares is converting a range of five Dynamic ETFs to track FTSE RAFI indices following approval by shareholders.

AdvisorShares has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission to launch a fund of funds style ETF investing in both long and short positions.