ETFs

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.

Exchange-traded product issuer Source has unveiled nine ETFs providing exposure to US sectors through a European listed Ucits III compliant structure.

WisdomTree has launched an international hedged equity ETF offering access to Europe, Australasia and the Far East.

Goldman Sachs has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission to launch its first range of ETFs.

The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is partnering with the consortium of banks behind Turquoise to create a pan-European trading platform.

ETF Securities (ETFS) has named Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Citi and Rabobank International as the counterparties backing its ETF Exchange funds.