Equity

"Questions persist" around central bank policies

The number of ETFs listed on NYSE Euronext has increased by around 20% year-to-date compared to the end of 2008.

Strong demand for exchange-traded products in Europe led to inflows of €41bn in the 12 months to the end of July, according to iShares.

FTSE Group has partnered with India's stock exchange MCX-SX in order to offer a broad range of domestic and international indices to the Indian market.

Credit Suisse Asset Management (CSAM) has selected BNY Mellon Asset Servicing to support its inaugural Irish ETF range.

Pension scheme equity exposure has fallen below 50% for the first time ever, while UK pension funds achieved a weighted average return of -13.6% in 2008, research from BNY Mellon Asset Servicing reveals.

Net retail sales for June were only £140m compared to £748m in June 2008, with the biggest net inflow into the ‘other' category, driven by absolute return funds.

Large numbers of pension scheme managers have shifted investments from equities to bonds and other investments over the past twelve months, according to Aon Consulting.

New Star Asset Management Group says that trading has been ‘buoyant' in the first half of 2007, despite unsettled equity and bond markets.

Santander Asset Management has recruited four managers in a bid to fortify its UK equity team.