ETF

Regulators and ETP providers should more clearly differentiate between traditional ETFs and those using complex strategies that "add unexpected risk", according to Evercore Pan-Asset (EPA).

Figures released by Deutsche Bank and ETF Securities confirm European investors largely stuck with ETCs last week despite a fall in commodity prices.

Global inflows to exchange-traded products hit a record $25.3bn last month, with year-to-date inflows of $67.2bn also the highest ever seen over an equivalent period, according to BlackRock.

HSBC intends to launch three ETFs investing in global real estate, Russian and Chinese equities, alongside plans to further extend its emerging market coverage.

The plethora of choice in European ETFs can be a disadvantage and will force consolidation, according to Morningstar director of ETF research Scott Burns.

The Egyptian Stock Exchange (EGX) is planning to list ETFs in an effort to increase trading volumes, following the recent civil unrest.

ETCs investing in silver have rebounded after the precious metal opened 10% higher on the London Fix yesterday morning.

Laurent Kssis at LaBranche Structured Products Europe (LSPE) discusses European ETF trades for the week ending 6 May.

Amundi has launched its inaugural UK range of 16 ETFs on the London Stock Exchange, the first stage of a plan to list around 50 products in the next three months.

Redemptions in commodity ETFs have been mostly confined to "a few precious metal and energy products" despite a widespread fall in prices, according to ETF Securities.