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ETF Securities has listed a global dividend ETF on the London Stock Exchange, providing exposure to 100 companies across 10 sectors and up to 25 countries.

The FSA has expressed its concerns about advisers' understanding of ETFs, as take-up of the products rises in the lead-up to RDR.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating whether Wall Street traders are using ETFs as a means of disguising insider trading.

The way in which an ETF is constructed can help determine its potential investor base, according to State Street Global Advisors (SSgA).

iShares is planning to offer commodity ETFs this year, plugging a gap in its product range.

Deutsche Bank is providing db x-trackers ETF investors with daily disclosure on collateral and swap exposure, joining Credit Suisse and iShares in a drive to improve transparency.

HSBC is planning to unveil swap-based ETFs next year to provide exposure to a greater range of asset classes.

Deutsche Bank has listed four db x-trackers ETFs on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), providing exposure to single countries in the emerging markets.

Cost is the main consideration for investors when choosing ETFs, with over 60% of current ETF users citing low-cost as a 'very important' factor, according to Morningstar.

Credit Suisse has unveiled its ‘new generation' of ETFs, with the launch of 13 swap-backed funds on the SIX Swiss Exchange.