Morningstar

Morningstar is set to launch a new colour-coded global analyst rating system for funds and a worldwide uniform approach for global fund research reports.

Ben Johnson, director of ETF European research at Morningstar takes a look at the facts behind the UBS trading loss.

Fund groups have applauded Morningstar's move to scrap its absolute return sector in favour of 18 different alternative investment categories, calling on the IMA to consider a similar move.

Emma Cusworth looks at the virtuous cycle of ETF transparency and looks at what the introduction of MiFID II will bring to the market

Morningstar has ditched the absolute return category from its sector classifications, saying too many funds in the space have failed to produce a positive return.

Fitch Ratings, the US fund rating service, is to launch a fund rating service covering UK funds as part of a new offering aimed at IFAs and wealth managers.

Synthetic ETFs have grown ever more complex in how they are structured and in the underlying exposures the funds aim to achieve. All of which has caused these investment products to be subjected to increasing levels of scrutiny.

A study assessing the strengths and weaknesses of a range of financial planning tools available to advisers has been published.

Ben Johnson, director of ETP Research at Morningstar looks at the investment opportunities provided by Exchange Traded Products

Paul Burgin looks at the Indian ETF market, where despite high demand, there are many limitations to investing there