ETFs

Emma Dunkley speaks to Lothian Pension Fund portfolio manager Bruce Miller and West Midlands Pension Fund chief investment officer Judy Saunders about their approach to ETFs

iShares has unveiled a range of currency hedged equity ETFs in Europe, providing investors with international exposure without the need to maintain a currency hedge.

Deutsche Boerse Commodities has unveiled a gold-backed ETC in the UK, with reduced management charges.

iShares has launched three new emerging market ETFs on NYSE Arca in the US.

Rabobank has appointed Matthew Carr as head of ETF marketing in global financial markets (GFM), based in London.

Henderson Rowe has released a range of six risk-graded ETF portfolios, providing IFAs and retail investors with exposure to asset classes including the emerging markets.

State Street Global Advisors (SSgA) has appointed Scott Ebner as global head of ETF product development, based in London.

ETFs

HSBC has bolstered its ETF range with the addition of a fund providing exposure to the Far East.

Lyxor Asset Management has listed 10 global sector ETFs on the London Stock Exchange, following the launch of Asia ex-Japan equity sector funds last week.