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, anyone with the money can buy ETF units.
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, anyone with the money can buy ETF units.
One explanation for the strong growth of ETF assets in the US is that the American market is large and unified.
We have established that ETFs are growing in favour. But how popular will they get? Could they, perhaps, take over from traditional mutual funds as the most popular investment product in Europe?
We consulted a panel of experts on the ETF industry to put the survey findings in context and add their opinions.
JP Morgan Asset Management revealed in march it will enter the Europe smart beta ETF market. Mike O’Brien, Emea CEO, tells Nick Fitzpatrick that factor investing will be a part of all portfolios in ten years’ time.
In Europe, assets from advisers should match those from institutions, says Investec’s Richard Garland. He tells George Mitton how to make it happen.
MiFID II and PRIIPs are looming. Due to come into force from January next year, these regulations will place great demands on the entire fund supply chain. Paolo Brignardello of Fundsquare asks: how can asset managers comply and provide all the necessary documentation efficiently?
In this article Andrew Ang, PhD, discusses the concept of factor tilting.
In a recent webinar, Funds Europe talked to Chris Iggo, Fixed Income CIO at AXA Investment Managers, about yield opportunities in the bond market and the benefits of short-duration strategies.
This article first appeared in the July-August 2017 edition of Funds Europe.
It’s feared that Brexit could destroy tens of thousands of jobs in the City of London, mainly in investment banking. Here, Mark Latham looks at the impact on the UK’s £7 trillion asset management...
