All Exchange-traded funds articles
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OpinionInflation protection for pension scheme benefits
Pensions schemes, as well as pensioners, have not had to worry too much about the impact of inflation over the past 30 years.
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NewsMajority of climate-themed funds are misaligned with Paris goals
More than half of climate-themed funds in the market are misaligned with the goals of the Paris Agreement, with State Street Corporation, UBS Group and BlackRock having the highest negative scores, new research has shown.
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NewsDesire for cryptocurrencies is ‘deeply concerning’
New research from CoreData has shown almost half of millennials, people aged between 25 and 40, want to invest at least part of their pension in cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin. Experts, however, have warned that cryptocurrencies remain a long way off being a viable investment option.
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Opinion
DC Debate Q4: Multi-asset to ETFs – which vehicles work for DC?
Six defined contribution specialists discuss what risk means for DC investors, and whether the time is now for ETFs.
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Opinion
Use of ETFs could increase further
From the blog: Historically, UK pensions have tended to not invest directly in exchange-traded funds. There are several reasons for this. Traditionally schemes have relied on intermediaries and tended to outsource most or even all investment functions.
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Opinion
What fixed income ETFs can bring to your portfolio
Investors in fixed income markets are having to deal with persistently low or even negative yields, the potential for increased volatility – such as recent worries about China – and a lack of clarity over when the US Federal Reserve will start raising rates.
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Opinion
How a smart blend of alpha and beta can maximise returns
Pension fund managers should always look for the best value in their investments.
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OpinionEditorial: Confronting liquidity risk
Appraisals from audience members exiting the auditoriums at last week’s National Association of Pension Funds’ investment conference was that the sessions were ‘interesting’ or ‘insightful’ – for some, so much so that they were fizzing with enthusiasm.
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News
UK lags Europe in passives drive for smart beta and ETFs
UK pension schemes are lagging behind their European counterparts investing in smart beta strategies, according to research that adds to criticism of actively managed strategies.
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Opinion
Are ETFs a suitable strategy for pension schemes?
Jonathan Reynolds from Capital Cranfield, ETFGI's Deborah Fuhr, iShares' Mark Johnson, JLT's Peter Martin and Simon Riviere of PTL discuss whether exchange traded funds are a good fit for UK schemes, in the first part of a three-part panel discussion.
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Opinion
Are schemes set up to make direct investments in ETFs?
Jonathan Reynolds from Capital Cranfield, ETFGI's Deborah Fuhr, iShares' Mark Johnson, JLT's Peter Martin and Simon Riviere of PTL discuss whether trustees are set up to make direct investments in exchange traded funds, in the final part of this three-part debate.
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Opinion
Are ETFs a cost-effective investment for UK pension funds?
Jonathan Reynolds from Capital Cranfield, ETFGI's Deborah Fuhr, iShares' Mark Johnson, JLT's Peter Martin and Simon Riviere of PTL discuss the costs of exchange traded funds in the second part of this three-part debate.
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OpinionETFs: suitability, cost and strategies
A panel of industry experts debate whether exchange traded funds are an appropriate investment in a pension fund portfolio, in this three-part discussion.
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News
Scheme ETF usage picks up but obstacles remain
News analysis: More schemes are using exchange traded funds as part of a tactical investment strategy, industry members have observed, but there are still barriers in cost and governance.
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NewsAutumn Statement 2013: How it affects your scheme
Today's Autumn Statement left schemes mulling state pension rises, a boost to exchange traded fund investment and an option to allow scheme members to top up their additional state pension.