Gold

Goldman Sachs Asset Management has acquired Benchmark Asset Management, the biggest ETF provider in India and issuer of the largest Gold index fund in the country.

Emerging market funds are proving popular for SIPP and ISA investments, according to broker TD Waterhouse.

The iShares S&P 500 ETF has become the largest exchange-traded product and index fund in Europe, with $9.2bn in assets under management (AUM).

European-domiciled exchange-traded products garnered over €1.9bn in the week ending 4 March, according to Deutsche Bank.

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The number of Barclays Stockbrokers client ISA accounts using ETFs has increased 40% since January 2010 and 91% over the past two years.

European-domiciled gold ETPs pulled in €114m in the week ending 25 February as equity indices across the region fell, according to Deutsche Bank.

The price of gold has hit a record high on concerns about unrest in the Middle East and contagion risk from Libya, while oil has topped the $116 a barrel mark.

Gold exchange-traded products have seen outflows of over €1.4bn since the start of the year, driven by increased equity market confidence, according to Deutsche Bank.

Standard Life SIPP customers can now invest directly in gold bullion. Standard Life has teamed up with GoldMoney, one of the world's largest providers and holders of physical bullion for retail investors to offer the service across its retail and Group...