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iShares increases ETF range

MATT WOODINGTON  |  THURSDAY, 3 FEB 2011
Leading exchange-traded funds (ETFs) issuer iShares has launched four new products, designed to enable investors to gain diversified exposure to the Australian sharemarket through a single trade on the ASX. The latest offerings in BlackRock's iShares ...

Westpac to launch more structured products for SMSFs

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  TUESDAY, 1 FEB 2011
... instalments (SFIs) designed for SMSFs. SFIs are ASX-listed products that allow investors to buy shares or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in two instalments or payments. Once they've made the initial payment, they can immediately benefit from their direct ...

MLC wrap locks into SMSFs and managed accounts

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 27 JAN 2011
... investment options including over 300 managed funds, ASX listed shares and other listed securities, such as exchange traded funds (ETFs), listed investment companies (LICs), interest bearing securities and instalment warrants. Also incorporated into ...

Russell to launch insto ETFs

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 25 JAN 2011
Russell Investments this year makes the leap towards providing exchange traded funds (ETFs) for institutional investors, at a time when more super funds are adopting new ways to manage their passive strategies. Russell will be channelling efforts into ...

New ETF player targets niche assets

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JAN 2011
... introduced its first two exchange traded funds on the ASX, the firm is looking to carve a name for itself in the specialist ETFs market with the launch of more products this year, including a currency ETF. Drew Corbett, head of investment strategy and ...

Instos lead charge into ETFs

JOHN MCDULING  |  MONDAY, 13 DEC 2010
Four new iShares exchange traded funds (ETFs) generated $140 million in funds under management in just two trading sessions, but contrary to popular belief, institutions - not retail investors - are leading the charge into the products. iShares launched ...

FUM hits $1.37tr

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 13 DEC 2010
... management grew 12 per cent over the 12 months and is now at 16.8 per cent of the market, it's second highest level ever. ETFs are estimated to make up 8 per cent of the $50 billion in indexed Australian shares. Ethical/SRI has in contrast reduced 3.8 ...

BlackRock appoints head of iShares Aus

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 2 DEC 2010
... research house relationships. Through the new appointment, Oliver will spearhead iShares upcoming launch of four new Australian ETFs, namely the iShares MSCI Australia 200, iShares S&P/ASX 20, iShares S&P/ASX High Dividend and the iShares S&P/ASX Small ...

Former Soros partner targets retail market

JOHN MCDULING  |  TUESDAY, 23 NOV 2010
... Account for retail investors, which aims to achieve diversified asset allocation through positions in Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) on both a hedged and unhedged basis. The manager has a predefined universe of 62 internationally listed ETFs across international ...

Asgard ramps up ETFs and direct equities strategy

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 19 NOV 2010
... plan, including a more aggressive strategy towards providing direct equities, model portfolios and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) to its platform. Lawrenson said that within the next three years, Asgard plans to enhance their models across several fronts ...