Technology has proved to be a driving force behind the rise of smart beta, both in terms of developing the strategies themselves and in distributing the products that put them to use
ETFs

Technology fundamental to the rise of smart beta strategies

Education essential for ETFs to enter the mainstream
ETFs may be ideally suited to retail investors’ needs, but many financial advisers don’t fully understand them

Large-cap ETFs booming with European equities back in fashion
The European large-cap equity exchange traded funds sector has benefitted from the return to favour of European equities, while iShares continues to dominate the European ETF market

Investor demand continues to drive ETF evolution
European ETFs celebrated their fifteenth birthday in April. It has been a period of innovation, arguments and spectacular uptake as these products gradually became a vital tool in the wealth manager’s armoury

Interest grows in ETFs which promise to outsmart the market
The ETF industry has evolved as it has grown and huge levels of innovation have recently been focused on smart beta strategies, which aim to outperform markets. But at what cost?

Is smart beta a wise strategy for private investors?
A.A. Advisors’ Christophe Boucher and Bertrand Maillet debate with Alan Miller of SCM Direct whether smart beta strategies are suitable for private clients

Evolution of ETFs creating both obstacles and opportunities
PWM invited eight leading figures from the fund management world to discuss the proliferation of exchange traded funds in private client portfolios

Providers rush to meet demand for fixed income ETFs
ETFs continue to enjoy record inflows with investors using them for both short-term trading and long-term positions, while providers are offering ever more innovative products

Has the ETF universe really got any ‘smarter’?
So-called ‘smart beta’ ETFs, which attempt to outperform benchmarks, are increasing in popularity, but some critics are labelling them as a marketing gimmick

The future of ETFs in private client portfolios
PWM invited leading figures in the wealth management industry to discuss what is driving the growth of exchange traded funds, the impact of regulation and the debate between physical and synthetic vehicles
Join PWM's Yuri Bender for the annual announcement of our Global Private Banking Awards, plus a bonus discussion about the industry's future with Mercer's Cara Williams, Aite Group's Alois Pirker and independent wealth consultant Seb Dovey.
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