Exchange-traded products now hold more than $2trn in AUM with product and structural changes largely driven from the more mature US market. The pace of that change, argues Hector McNeill, is about to quicken up and be led instead by Europe.
ECB action to save the euro, along with its progress in redressing imbalances in the region's economy resulted in strong demand for Ucits funds in 2012, according to a report by the European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA).
Ian Lowes, founder of StructuredProductReview.com, explains the attraction of defensive plans even in the face of a bullish market.
Aberdeen has made two acquisitions worth a combined £130m as part of its expansion in North America.
Norwegian asset manager Skagen has made its initial foray into the UK wholesale market, launching four equity and fixed interest funds on the Transact platform.
Dividends from Witan Investment Trust have increased by 10% on 2011 levels, the firm has announced.
Fund managers have welcomed the news the FSA is re-thinking proposals to restrict the promotion and sale of venture capital trusts (VCTs), real estate investment trusts (REITs) and exchange traded products (ETPs).
Japanese equity funds enjoyed a record-breaking start to February as inflows hit a 34-week high and retail commitments reached their highest level since Q2 2006, data from EPFR shows.
First State Investments is planning the launch of a local currency proposition to be run by its emerging market debt team.
Cross-border funds attracted their second highest amount in the past ten years in 2012, accounting for nearly half of all European fund assets, according to the latest report from Lipper.
Credit specialist Muzinich is planning a Ucits version of its Credit Opportunities Fund, led by Mike McEachern, to be launched in Q2 this year.
Aberdeen AM has introduced an initial charge on its global emerging market fund range in an attempt to curb inflows that, if they continue, will compromise performance.
