ETFs

The return of equity investors to the European exchange-traded product (ETP) market at a rate above that seen in the first quarter is a sign of market optimism, according to Deutsche Bank.

Investment products such as ETFs are likely to become increasingly bespoke and complex in the coming year, according to Barclays Stockbrokers.

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has completed the preparations necessary to begin buying ETFs as part of its asset purchase strategy.

iShares has announced that its JP Morgan $ Emerging Market Bond fund has surpassed $1bn in assets.

Rabobank International is seeking to move into commodity ETFs in the next six months, by acting as swap provider and distributor for certain ETF Exchange (ETFX) products.

Deutsche Bank has launched two physically replicated db x-trackers ETFs on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange designed to track socially-conscious indices.

Exchange-traded product provider Source is partnering with Pimco to offer fixed income ETFs in the European market.

Motilal Oswal is set to list its MOSt Shares M50 ETF in Asia and the US in domestic currencies, in conjunction with local partners.

Exchange-traded notes (ETNs) offering access to European volatility are seeing increasing inflows on the back of Ireland's bailout and general eurozone concerns, Barclays Capital says.

HSBC has unveiled an ETF providing exposure to the MSCI World index, with a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.35%.