Exchange-traded products
Sovereign risk adjustments adds to demand for bond ETFs
Sovereign risk in Europe has taken on a whole new meaning since the onset of the eurozone crisis, so ETF providers are having to adapt
Hong Kong regulator approves new synthetic ETFs
The Hong Kong ETF market received a boost with the approval of more than a dozen synthetic ETFs – the first authorisation since local rule-makers toughened regulations over this asset class last year
Lyxor launches targeted commodity sector ETFs covering agriculture and livestock
Four new ETFs narrow commodities access to offer focused exposure to specific commodity sectors
ETF round-up
db-X trackers launches S&P 500 equal weight ETF; Global X Funds provides exposure to Greece; Amundi ETF provides currency hedging on US equity market; iShares lists emerging markets dividend ETF on LSE
ETF providers defend themselves ahead of Esma proposals
As the ETF industry awaits Esma's proposed changes, participants continue to insist on their increased transparency and the need to move the debate forward
The renewed appeal of structured funds
Greater regulatory scrutiny, weak financial markets and counterparty risk fears on the part of investors have all contributed to structured funds enjoying a new lease of life as an investment that can tackle tougher requirements and market conditions to…
ETF roundtable: Questioning complexity
The exchange-traded funds market has seen massive growth, but more recently these relatively new products have become increasingly complex. With regulators taking greater interest in the asset class, Structured Products invited key industry figures to a…
ETFS criticises iShares call to rename ETCs
ETF Securities has criticised iShares' proposals to rename some commodities products, but says that if ETPS are re-labelled, physically backed ETFs that lend securities should be in the same category as swap-backed products
iShares says ETFs backed by derivatives should be renamed
Call for new labels as Jack Reed, senator for Rhode Island, notes that ETFs have been labelled the "new weapons of mass destruction"
iShares launches campaign to help ETP investors identify risks
BlackRock subsidiary takes action after last week's call for more transparency around exchange-traded products
OTC flash crash: Dealers consider risks of HFT invasion
Regulators want over-the-counter markets to be traded more like equities and futures, which could mean opening the door to high-frequency trading, more volatility – and the threat of a rates flash crash. By Laurie Carver
Sponsored forum: Exchange-traded funds
Asia Risk hosted a roundtable that brought together key players in the exchange-traded funds community to discuss the development of the industry in Asia Pacific
BlackRock: More reforms needed for ETFs, beyond just transparency
Statement is beginning of "a series of recommendations" from BlackRock on ETF market, says iShares head of sales
Video: What is the future for actively managed ETFs?
"What is the future for actively managed ETFs?" is the fifth question in a series of videos from Structured Products magazine that address the development of the market for exchange-traded funds
Video: What requirements will there be for ETF providers to segregate their processes, such as index creation and calculation, provision of the swap and market making?
"What requirements will there be for ETF providers to segregate their processes, such as index creation and calculation, provision of the swap and market making?", is the fourth question in a series of videos from Structured Products magazine that…
Video: Will trade reporting requirements under Mifid II lead to the creation of an efficient trading market in Europe?
Will trade reporting requirements under Mifid II lead to the creation of an efficient trading market in Europe?
Video: What is the future for ETFs that provide exposure to hidden assets
What is the future for ETFs that provide exposure to hidden assets such as hedge funds, private equity and volatility?
ETF providers hit back at criticisms in wake of UBS losses
ETF providers have dismissed claims losses allegedly caused by an ETF trader demonstrate the instruments are risky
Video: Have ETFs developed beyond simple index trackers into complex products?
"Are ETFs complex financial instruments", is the first question in a series of videos from Structured Products magazine that address the world of exchange-traded funds. As regulators and observers try and come to grips with losses inflicted on UBS by an…
A-share ETF investors to face higher tracking error due to SFC collateral rule change
A new rule from the securities regulator, effective September 12, means some Hong Kong-listed A-share ETFs will have to fully collateralise counterparty risk exposure from their P-note issuers. The move could cause existing investors to rethink their…
Deborah Fuhr to join BAML in October
Deborah Fuhr is to join Bank of America Merrill Lynch in London as head of global delta one strategy
Deutsche Bank launches db-X ETF platform in the US
Building on its success in the US ETP business, Deutsche Bank has listed its first five ETFs under the db-X brand