North America
ETF pioneers launch ‘white label’ platform for asset managers
Asset managers around the world will be able to sell white-labelled ETFs in Europe when the former co-heads of
exchange-traded fund provider WisdomTree Europe unveil what they claim is the continent’s first such platform.
Investment | 14 Aug 17
Six of the best US ETFs
Passive funds have enjoyed a stellar time in the US as valuations ride higher and higher. Here, IG Group’s Oliver Smith looks at the six best ETFs to access booming US markets.
North America | 11 Aug 17
US court upholds IRS penalty on US expat demanding tax refund
A US court has dismissed a complaint by an American citizen residing in Canada who claimed to have paid an unconstitutional penalty for failing to file the fiscal documentation required for his offshore business.
US life insurance slump shows no signs of abating
American life insurance activity continued its downward trajectory and lost further ground in July, an index measuring the industry’s business levels shows.
Investors rush to gold following rising North Korea tensions
The stand-off between US president Donald Trump and North Korea has led to a spike in gold and silver prices, with financial markets adopting a safety first attitude in the immediate aftermath of escalating tensions.