The nuts and bolts of ETF fund administration

Victoria Hartley lifts the lid on the processess that take place behind the scenes of ETF investment and the different players involved Behind the scenes of any performance - including an ETF's - there is a huge supporting cast. From investment managers and the legal team to the board of directors and the audit team, all interact and service their areas to keep the fund above reproach by the regulator. ETF Securities launched the first gold ETF in 2003 and its head of UK sales, William Rhind, says the registration work for any new launch in partnership with the regulators creates a ...