Db x-trackers launches Japan index ETF
Db x-trackers has launched two new ETFs that track either the MSCI Japan or S&P 500 indices.
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japan eq may surprise significantly to the upside
We analyse the best, newest and biggest Japanese equity funds, with commentary from John Husselbee, Chief investment officer at North Investment Partners.
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S&P Capital IQ to grade passive funds
S&P Capital IQ Fund Research has launched a qualitative Platinum, Gold or Silver grading methodology for ETFs and trackers.
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london stock exchange lists 1000th etp
Following a number of listings this morning from UBS, the total of exchange-traded products listed in London has passed the 1,000 mark.
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lyxor enters smart beta market
Lyxor Asset Management has launched two risk-balanced ETFs on NYSE Euronext Paris, the first of a range the firm is planning that are based on a new generation of “smart indices” which balance their component assets according to risk.
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brazil govt-backed housing project through sicav
BGB Weston has launched its Brazilian Social Property Fund to take advantage of a housing project backed by the Brazilian government to the tune of 65bn.
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the middle man
Gary Shepherd speaks to Paul Spencer about the under-owned nature of mid caps, the frustrations of owning a stock that’s too successful, and the transition from Investec to Franklin Templeton.
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BBH launches global research proposition
Brown Brothers Harriman has launched a Global Portfolio Strategy research product to help portfolio managers with their international equity allocation.
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db x-trackers launches new emerging Asia ETFs
db x-trackers has listed two new emerging Asian ETFS on the London Stock Exchange giving investors access to the Pakistan and Bangladesh equity markets.
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french leading the way in smart innovation
On one hand were told that groups are feeling stretched and there are too many funds, on the other were seeing new names and innovative products… especially from the French.
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signals telling us it is right to panic schroders
Schroders Private Banking’s head of asset allocation sees oversold markets and a number of indicators saying it is right to panic. He asks if these same signs point to a rapid rebound or faster-paced downturn.
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barclays absolute return commodity fund UK
Barclays is to introduce a sterling share class of its commodity-based absolute return Capital Combats Fund into the UK.
