ETFs

The majority of ETF trades in Europe are transacted over the counter, rather than via an exchange. Helen Fowler looks at how this affects the European market and the potential for regulatory change

A stream of new entrants has swept into the ETF market this year, while existing participants have bolstered core offerings and rolled out more specialised products. Victoria Hartley charts the development of the industry in 2009

Technology companies sitting on cash are well positioned to capitalise on the market upturn while synergies with telecom companies are boosting both sectors, as Emma Dunkley reports

Global ETF Advisors principal Richard Keary discusses the proliferation of the European ETF market and regulatory developments that will spur further growth

Scott Burns, director of exchange traded securities analysis at Morningstar, discusses active management combined with ETFs and investing in REITs

John Donohoe, CEO of Carne Global, explains to Emma Cusworth how alpha/beta purification and increased competition will support continued ETF market growth

Charles MacKinnon, chief investment officer who runs over £200m at Thurleigh Investment Managers, talks to Emma Dunkley about understanding index construction and the risks associated with different ETFs

Defensive and short equity ETFs rallied over the last week, amid renewed risk aversion on Dubai credit concerns, says ETF Securities (ETFS).

E-Fund Management has attracted $2.8bn through its Shenzhen 100 ETF feeder fund, placing the firm as the second largest fund manager in China, according to Z-Ben Advisors.

UBS has listed an ETF tracking Japan on the XTF segment of the Deutsche Boerse.