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Investment | 10 Aug 15
ETFs surge in Europe to record high
ETFs and ETPs listed in Europe are gathering net new assets 13% faster than in previous years, according to research consultancy ETFGI.
Inflows into ETFs see record first half despite market volatilty
Strong inflows into exchange traded funds (ETFs) this year, which have grown during the recent market volatility, has underscored the growing strategic role the products are playing in investor portfolios, according to industry observers.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: BlackRock Asian Dragon vs Investec Asian Equity
China’s central bank announced a cut in its benchmark interest rate on 10 May, the third reduction since last November, in attempt to combat an economic slowdown and relieve deflationary pressures.
Fixed income supply can’t meet epic demand, says BlackRock
Ageing populations have created incredible demand from pension funds and insurance companies for long-dated assets, but the supply falls way short, according to Rick Rieder, BlackRock’s chief investment officer of fixed income fundamental portfolios.
Investment | 28 Apr 15
Assets in ETF industry set to overtake hedge funds
Assets invested in the global ETF/ETP industry will surpass those in the world’s hedge fund industry during the current quarter, according to a report from independent research and consultancy firm ETFGI.