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A stream of new entrants has swept into the ETF market this year, while existing participants have bolstered core offerings and rolled out more specialised products. Victoria Hartley charts the development of the industry in 2009

Blue Sky Asset Management has launched two structured products designed to achieve returns even if equity markets fail to rise.

The FTSE opened better than expected in early trading Friday after concerns over Dubai's financial health sent Asian markets plummeting.

Plan providers Gilliat Financial Solutions and Jubilee Financial Products have launched new early redemption investments linked to the FTSE 100.

Société Générale has advised clients to be ready for a possible "global economic collapse" over the next two years, mapping a strategy of defensive investments to avoid wealth destruction.

Barclays Stockbrokers has recorded its busiest ETF trading week year to date, with trading volumes rising 23% week on week.

London shares rose slightly in early trading, with markets still affected by weaker than expected US jobs data.

The FTSE 100 kicked off the fourth quarter on a positive note in early trading, though shares dipped slightly towards mid-morning.

The FTSE 100 has opened lower this morning despite three-figure gains on Wall Street overnight.

The Dow Jones has kick-started the week with solid gains in early trading on Monday.