The self-fulfilling prophecy

As ETFs continue to thrive, Rory Tobin, CEO of iShares, Europe, talks to Emma Cusworth about the merits of full replication and the need for education in an increasingly risk-conscious and competitive environment ETF demand is at a record high having gathered momentum during 2008. According to Rory Tobin, growing investor conviction and comfort is fuelling a self-fulfilling virtuous cycle. Driven by greater awareness concerning counterparties, transparency and liquidity, Tobin believes full replication remains the safest ETF structure, stressing the importance of education as inflows ac...