Equities
ANALYSIS: Trump – from asset to liability for US equities?
When Donald Trump was first elected US president, investors believed it would power US equities to new highs while emerging market assets were expected to suffer. Four months into his presidency, expectations have changed radically.
UK exposure in global funds hits 12-month high
Exposure to UK equities in global funds has hit a 12-month high as the US has steadily fallen out of favour, new data from Copley Fund Research has revealed.
Invesco Powershares launches ‘unique’ S&P 500 Ucits ETF
Invesco PowerShares, the exchange-traded funds arm of Invesco, has launched a refined version of an S&P 500 ETF under the Ucits framework.
Regulatory delays bite Philippine’s fund industry
Local fund managers in the Philippines are still waiting for a series of key regulatory changes that could drive industry growth, according to Valerie Pama, Manila-based president of Sun Life Asset Management in the Philippines.
What do investors use ETFs for?
The use of index trackers by professional investors has skyrocketed in recent years. Investors have been attracted by the easy access to ETFs, their transparency and of course their low fees. But what do they exactly use ETFs for? Greenwich Associates asked 132 institutional investors the question.