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

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?

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

PWM invited eight leading figures from the fund management world to discuss the proliferation of exchange traded funds in private client portfolios 

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

So-called ‘smart beta’ ETFs, which attempt to outperform benchmarks, are increasing in popularity, but some critics are labelling them as a marketing gimmick

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

The strengthening of the global economy is giving European equities a welcome boost, while the flexibility of ETFs makes these the ideal products for many investors looking to gain exposure to the region