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Increasing activity in licensing indices is leading to a greater choice of ETFs. But how do investors differentiate between the rising number of similar products? Matthew Craig reports

iShares has unveiled its inaugural UK range of swap-based ETFs, based on the multiple swap counterparty model, to provide exposure to India and Russia.

BlackRock's chief equity strategist Bob Doll remains resolutely positive on the US economy, predicting 2% GDP growth despite a new surge in double-dip fears.

iShares has launched the first ETF providing liquid exposure to the European high yield debt market.

The development of alternative products allows investors to tap asset classes that are otherwise hard to access. But do these new breeds undermine the appeal of ETFs? Helen Fowler reports

Paul Burgin analyses the Italian ETF market

BlackRock has made changes to its fund range including the planned closure of its Japan vehicle and alterations to the investment strategy and name of its High Income Bond portfolio.

BlackRock's Doll discusses the US equity market

The use of ETFs among Asian investors is likely to increase by up to 30% a year, in line with the expected growth rate for Europe, according to BlackRock.

Bank of America could offload its 34% stake in the world's largest asset manager BlackRock.