Passives

Ian Lowes, founder of StructuredProductReview.com, argues the defined returns of structured products mean investors know exactly how a product will perform in different market scenarios.

F&C has hired former iShares managing director Marc Knowles to head up its passives push as the group prepares to launch a trio of exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

‘There is more to LGIM than just index funds’

Legal & General Investment Management chief executive Mark Zinkula has said some asset managers have been left behind the curve in the face of the numerous pressures being exerted the funds industry.

ETFs at 15: What does the future hold?

Passives confusion

Seven Investment Management (7IM) has launched a range of passive equity value funds.

FE Trustnet has revealed the groups and funds topping its passive ratings chart as its ETF and tracker comparison service goes live.

FE Trustnet is to launch a ratings system of passive funds for retail investors, ranking ETFs and index trackers alongside each other for the first time.

HSBC Global Asset Management's Caroline Hitch is reducing exposure to equities in favour of credit in the firm's $8bn World Selection portfolios as she fails to find "compelling" valuations for shares.