Clearstream Oct 2017

What’s next for funds: Exchange-traded funds and fragmentation

Funds Europe -

Flexible, transparent and with low fees, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have a broad appeal. But there are challenges involved with this kind of fund, which...

Survey introduction

Funds Europe -

It is widely accepted that the first exchange-traded fund (ETF) was the State Street Global Advisors S&P 500 Depository Receipt, which began trading on...

Easy access for many

Funds Europe -

One of the main selling points of ETFs is their accessibility. From a multi-billion-euro pension fund to a working mother with a small inheritance,...

A need for harmonisation

Funds Europe -

One explanation for the strong growth of ETF assets in the US is that the American market is large and unified. Although Europe has...

Looking ahead

Funds Europe -

We have established that ETFs are growing in favour. But how popular will they get? Could they, perhaps, take over from traditional mutual funds...

What the experts say

Funds Europe -

We consulted a panel of experts on the ETF industry to put the survey findings in context and add their opinions. ADAM LAIRD, HEAD OF...

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